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Norman Biddulph

1904 – 1955

British athletics competitor

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Lived 1904 – 1955 (aged 51). Norman Biddulph was a British athletics competitor.

Norman Stevenson Biddulph (21 April 1904 – 27 September 1955) was a British middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Biddulph was a three-time Northern Counties Athletic Association champion in the steeplechase from 1926 to 1928. Biddulph's rival was Oxford's W. A. M. Edwards and he was compared by critics to his teammate E. Harper. His 1928 performance of 9:37.5 in the 3000 m steeplechase ranked him 8th in the world for that year.

He competed in cross country running for Hallamshire and gained favor with that club, inviting its members to tea after races and organizing charity events. His presence at meets created interest from fans but at times scrutiny from competitors. He later became landlord at the Royal Oak Hotel, Garstang.

Buddulph was also a member of the Yorkshire Dragoons. He is related to 1912 Olympian Joe Cottrill through marriage, as his wife Ivy Cottrill was Joe's niece.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Norman Biddulph?

British athletics competitor

When was Norman Biddulph born?

Norman Biddulph was born on 21 April 1904 in Moston.

When did Norman Biddulph die?

Norman Biddulph died on 27 September 1955 in Sheffield.

What was Norman Biddulph's occupation?

Norman Biddulph was an athletics competitor.

What nationality was Norman Biddulph?

Norman Biddulph was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Norman Biddulph

· Wikidata: Q43306227

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