About Joseph West
Lived 1924 – 2000 (aged 75). Joseph West was an Irish long-distance runner.
Joseph West (6 January 1921 – 26 June 2000) was an Irish long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joseph West?
Irish long-distance runner
When was Joseph West born?
Joseph West was born on 4 December 1924 in Dublin.
When did Joseph West die?
Joseph West died on 26 June 2000.
What was Joseph West's occupation?
Joseph West was a long-distance runner.
What nationality was Joseph West?
Joseph West was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joseph West (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joseph West. https://biography.guide/joseph-west/
MLA: "Joseph West." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joseph-west/.
Chicago: "Joseph West." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joseph-west/.
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