About Sydney Harrington
Lived 1926 – 2005 (aged 78–79). Sydney Harrington was a British weightlifter.
Sydney Harrington (16 November 1926 – 4 May 2005) was a male weightlifter who competed for Great Britain in the weightlifting at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
Biography Harrington represented the English team at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games held in Vancouver, Canada, where he participated in the light-heavyweight category. At the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, Harrington participated in the middle-heavyweight class.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sydney Harrington?
British weightlifter
When was Sydney Harrington born?
Sydney Harrington was born on 16 November 1926.
When did Sydney Harrington die?
Sydney Harrington died in 2005.
What was Sydney Harrington's occupation?
Sydney Harrington was a weightlifter.
What nationality was Sydney Harrington?
Sydney Harrington was British.
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