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Vernon Morgan

1904 – 1992

British steeplechase runner and journalist

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Lived 1904 – 1992 (aged 88). Vernon Morgan was a British steeplechase runner and journalist.

Vernon Eversfield Morgan (2 May 1904 – 23 October 1992) was an English athlete who competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Biography Morgan was born in Bucklow Hill, Cheshire. He finished third behind Jack Webster in the steeplechase event at the 1928 AAA Championships. Shortly afterwards he represented Great Britain at the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where he was eliminated in the first round of the 3000 metre steeplechase event.

At the 1929 AAA Championships he finished third behind Henry Oliver in the steeplechase.

At the 1930 British Empire Games he won the bronze medal in the 2 miles steeplechase competition.

He later became sports editor of the global news agency Reuters, a position he held for about 30 years. He died in Wisborough Green aged 88.

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Steeplechase runner, journalist
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Officer of the Order of the British Empire
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Vernon Eversfield Morgan

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Vernon Morgan?

British steeplechase runner and journalist (1904–1992)

When was Vernon Morgan born?

Vernon Morgan was born on 2 May 1904.

When did Vernon Morgan die?

Vernon Morgan died on 23 October 1992.

What was Vernon Morgan's occupation?

Vernon Morgan was a steeplechase runner and journalist.

What nationality was Vernon Morgan?

Vernon Morgan was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vernon Morgan

· Wikidata: Q7922195

· DBpedia: Vernon Morgan

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