About James Beale
Lived 1881 – 1968 (aged 87). James Beale was a British marathon runner.
James George Beale (7 February 1881 – 19 February 1968) was a British track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Biography Beale, born in Waltham Cross, finished second behind Albert Aldridge in the 10 miles event at the 1906 AAA Championships.
Beale represented Great Britain at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, where he competed in the men's marathon and finished 17th. He was only one of four British athletes to complete the race.
Four years later Beale represented Great Britain at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm but did not finish in the men's marathon event.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Beale?
British track and field athlete
When was James Beale born?
James Beale was born on 7 February 1881 in Waltham Cross.
When did James Beale die?
James Beale died on 19 February 1968.
What was James Beale's occupation?
James Beale was a marathon runner.
What nationality was James Beale?
James Beale was British.
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