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Wilfrid Tatham

1898 – 1978

British athlete

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About Wilfrid Tatham

Lived 1898 – 1978 (aged 79). Wilfrid Tatham was a British hurdler and middle-distance runner.

Wilfrid George Tatham (12 December 1898 – 26 July 1978) was a British hurdler, who competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Biography Tatham, educated at Eton College and King's College, Cambridge, finished third behind Frenchman Armand Burtin in the 1 mile event at the 1920 AAA Championships.

Tatham became the national 440 yards hurdles champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1924 AAA Championships. At the 1924 Olympic Games, Tatham competed in the men's 400 metres hurdles.

Tatham was fourth in the 440 yard hurdles at the 1930 British Empire Games. He was a schoolmaster at Eton College at the time of the 1930 Games.

Tatham received the Military Cross as a member of the Coldstream Guards. He was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire.

Archives A collection of archival material related to Wilfrid Tatham can be found at the Cadbury Research Library, University of Birmingham

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Eton College, King's College
Awards
Military Cross; Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Wilfred George Tatham, Wilfrid George Tatham

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Wilfrid Tatham?

British athlete

When was Wilfrid Tatham born?

Wilfrid Tatham was born on 12 December 1898 in London Borough of Bromley.

When did Wilfrid Tatham die?

Wilfrid Tatham died on 26 July 1978 in Jamestown, Saint Helena, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.

What was Wilfrid Tatham's occupation?

Wilfrid Tatham was a hurdler and middle-distance runner.

What nationality was Wilfrid Tatham?

Wilfrid Tatham was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wilfrid Tatham

· Wikidata: Q18605578

· DBpedia: Wilfrid Tatham

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