About Wally Freeman
Lived 1893 – 1987 (aged 93–94). Wally Freeman was a British long-distance runner.
Walter "Wally" Freeman (6 September 1893 – October 1987) was a British athlete, who competed at the Olympic Games.
Career Freeman competed in the men's individual cross country event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Freeman finished third behind Halland Britton in the 10 miles event at the 1922 AAA Championships.
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Who was Wally Freeman?
British long-distance runner (1893-1987)
When was Wally Freeman born?
Wally Freeman was born on 6 September 1893 in Astwood Bank.
When did Wally Freeman die?
Wally Freeman died in 1987 in Colchester.
What was Wally Freeman's occupation?
Wally Freeman was a long-distance runner.
What nationality was Wally Freeman?
Wally Freeman was British.
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· DBpedia: Wally Freeman (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wally Freeman. https://biography.guide/wally-freeman/
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