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Harry Lister

1915 – 2006

Male english athlete

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About Harry Lister

Lived 1915 – 2006 (aged 90–91). Harry Lister was an athletics competitor.

Harry Kenneth Lister (6 November 1915 – 2006) was a male athlete who competed for England who competed at the 1938 British Empire Games.

Biography Lister represented England in the long jump at the 1938 British Empire Games held in Sydney, Australia. At the time of the Games he was a school teacher by trade and lived at Bromley Wood Lane, in Scunthorpe.

Lister finished third behind William Breach in the long jump event at the 1939 AAA Championships before his career was interrupted by World War II.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
2006
Also known as
Harry Kenneth Lister

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harry Lister?

male english athlete (1915-2006)

When was Harry Lister born?

Harry Lister was born on 6 November 1915.

When did Harry Lister die?

Harry Lister died in 2006.

What was Harry Lister's occupation?

Harry Lister was an athletics competitor.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harry Lister

· Wikidata: Q65563155

· DBpedia: Harry Lister

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