About Joseph Wells
Lived 1885 – 1946 (aged 61). Joseph Wells was a British athletics competitor.
Joseph Algernon Wells (9 September 1885 – 20 October 1946) was a British track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was born and died in Ware.
In 1912, he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 400 metres competition. In the 200 meters event he was eliminated in the first round.
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Who was Joseph Wells?
British athlete (1885-1946)
When was Joseph Wells born?
Joseph Wells was born on 9 September 1885 in Ware.
When did Joseph Wells die?
Joseph Wells died on 20 October 1946.
What was Joseph Wells's occupation?
Joseph Wells was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Joseph Wells?
Joseph Wells was British.
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