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Walter Gunn

d. 1994

Scottish athletics competitor

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About Walter Gunn

Walter Gunn was a British athletics competitor.

William John Gunn (29 August 1907 – 6 June 1994) was a track and field athlete from Scotland who competed at the 1934 British Empire Games (now Commonwealth Games). His name is reported as being Walter on several websites but this is believed to be incorrect.

Biography Gunn competed in his first Scottish National Championships in March 1926.

Gunn was a member of the Plebeian Harriers in Glasgow and at the 1934 Scottish AAA Championships he won the 2 miles steeplechase title.

He represented the Scottish Empire Games team at the 1934 British Empire Games in London, England, participating in one event, the 2 miles steepelchase.

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Important facts

Nationality
Also known as
Walter J. Gunn

Frequently asked questions

Who was Walter Gunn?

Scottish athletics competitor

When did Walter Gunn die?

Walter Gunn died on 6 June 1994.

What was Walter Gunn's occupation?

Walter Gunn was an athletics competitor.

What nationality was Walter Gunn?

Walter Gunn was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Walter Gunn

· Wikidata: Q137178612

· DBpedia: William Gunn (runner)

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