About Roland Harper
Lived 1907 – 1989 (aged 82). Roland Harper was a British hurdler.
Roland St. George Tristram Harper (23 April 1907 – 24 April 1989) was a British hurdler who competed at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
Biography Harper was educated at Charterhouse School and Lincoln College, Oxford.
Harper represented England at the 1930 British Empire Games, competing in the 120 yards hurdles. He was an accountant at the time of the 1930 Games.
At the 1932 Olympic Games, he competed in the men's 110 metres hurdles.
Harper worked at Manchester University as a physical education educator. He became an AAA hurdling instructor at Loughborough in 1935. Harper served with the Royal Artillery during World War II and was also president of the Northern Counties AA and treasurer of the Achilles Club.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roland Harper?
British hurdler
When was Roland Harper born?
Roland Harper was born on 23 April 1907 in Reigate.
When did Roland Harper die?
Roland Harper died on 24 April 1989 in Sevenoaks.
What was Roland Harper's occupation?
Roland Harper was a hurdler.
What nationality was Roland Harper?
Roland Harper was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Roland Harper (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roland Harper. https://biography.guide/roland-harper-hurdler/
MLA: "Roland Harper." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roland-harper-hurdler/.
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