About William Eaton
Lived 1909 – 1938 (aged 28). William Eaton was a British long-distance runner.
William Edward Eaton (20 April 1909 – 1 April 1938) was a British long-distance runner who competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Biography Eaton became the national 10 miles champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1936 AAA Championships.
One month later he was selected to represent Great Britain at the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin, where he competed in the men's 10,000 metres.
He died of pneumonia less than two years later, aged 28.
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Who was William Eaton?
British long-distance runner
When was William Eaton born?
William Eaton was born on 20 April 1909 in Salford.
When did William Eaton die?
William Eaton died on 1 April 1938 in Salford.
What was William Eaton's occupation?
William Eaton was a long-distance runner.
What nationality was William Eaton?
William Eaton was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Eaton (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Eaton. https://biography.guide/william-eaton-long-distance-runner/
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