Kenneth Powell

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.