About Walter Porter
Lived 1903 – 1979 (aged 75). Walter Porter was a British athletics competitor.
Walter Harold Porter (30 August 1903 – 3 August 1979) was a British athlete who competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Career Porter was the Yorkshire champion at 880 yards, the mile, and 3 miles and finished third behind William Seagrove in the a mile event at the 1924 AAA Championships. Shortly afterwards he was selected for the British team to compete at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, winning a silver medal in the 3000 metres team race.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Walter Porter?
British athlete (1903–1979)
When was Walter Porter born?
Walter Porter was born on 30 August 1903 in York.
When did Walter Porter die?
Walter Porter died on 3 August 1979 in York.
What was Walter Porter's occupation?
Walter Porter was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Walter Porter?
Walter Porter was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Walter Porter (runner)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Porter. https://biography.guide/walter-porter/
MLA: "Walter Porter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-porter/.
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