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Kenneth Powell

1885 – 1915

British tennis player

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Lived 1885 – 1915 (aged 29). Kenneth Powell was a British tennis player and athletics competitor.

Tennis Powell studied at Cambridge University and was a member of the 1905 Cambridge University Lawn Tennis Club which was captained by Tony Wilding. Powell became team captain in 1906 and 1907.

In 1908, he won the singles title at the Queen's Club Championships when his opponent in the final Major Ritchie retired in the second set. That year he also won the Covered Court Championships in Sweden. third at the 1910 AAA Championships, second at the 1911 AAA Championships and third at the 1912 AAA Championships.

Shortly after the 1912 AAA Championships, he competed for Great Britain in the 110 metre hurdles competition at the 1912 Olympic Games. He also finished second and third respectively at the 1913 and 1914 AAA Championships.

Other sports Powell was an all-round sportsman who captained the school fifteen at Rugby. He played rackets, reaching the final of the public schools competition in 1903, and was a member of his school gymnastic eight. He is buried in the Commonwealth War Graves section of the churchyard at Loker.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kenneth Powell?

British tennis player

When was Kenneth Powell born?

Kenneth Powell was born on 8 April 1885 in London.

When did Kenneth Powell die?

Kenneth Powell died on 18 February 1915 in Ypres.

What was Kenneth Powell's occupation?

Kenneth Powell was a tennis player and athletics competitor.

What nationality was Kenneth Powell?

Kenneth Powell was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kenneth Powell

· Wikidata: Q305514

· DBpedia: Kenneth Powell (tennis)

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