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Kenneth E. Johnson

1928 – 2015

British runner and electrical engineer

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Lived 1928 – 2015 (aged 87). Kenneth E. Johnson was a British runner and electrical engineer.

Kenneth Edward Johnson (14 October 1928 – 12 December 2015) was a British athlete who competed in the 3,000m steeplechase at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Biography Born in Leicester, Johnson was a cross country runner, competing for the Leicester Colleges of Art and Technology team, before taking up steeplechase in 1951. He was selected for the Great Britain team at the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki, finishing in seventh place in the first heat and not progressing to the final. and the following year he became the British 3000 metres steeplechase champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1954 AAA Championships.

He went on to represent Great Britain at the 1954 European Athletics Championships in Bern, again going out in the heats. Also in 1954 he won the Midlands steeplechase championship.

Outside of athletics, he worked as an electrical engineer and was a car enthusiast, serving as chairman of the Morris Register club.

Johnson died on 12 December 2015 at his home in Oadby, aged 87.

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Ken Johnson, Kenneth Johnson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kenneth E. Johnson?

British runner and electrical engineer (1928-2015)

When was Kenneth E. Johnson born?

Kenneth E. Johnson was born on 14 October 1928 in Leicester.

When did Kenneth E. Johnson die?

Kenneth E. Johnson died on 12 December 2015 in Oadby.

What was Kenneth E. Johnson's occupation?

Kenneth E. Johnson was a runner and electrical engineer.

What nationality was Kenneth E. Johnson?

Kenneth E. Johnson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kenneth E. Johnson

· Wikidata: Q12793609

· DBpedia: Ken Johnson (athlete)

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