Joseph English

Joseph English (7 January 1883 – 7 June 1942) was a British middle-distance runner who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics.

Biography English was born in Manchester, England, and became the Northern Counties champion for the first time in 1906. The following year, he became the British steeplechase champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1907 AAA Championships.

English represented the Great Britain team at the 1908 Olympic Games in London, where he participated in the men's 3200 metres steeplechase competition. In his heat he fell and was eliminated.

During World War I, English received the Distinguished Conduct Medal for repairing telephone lines under enemy fire, while serving as a sapper for the Royal Engineers.

English was a plumber by trade and became a life member of Manchester AC and later served as president for the club.