About William Halpenny
Lived 1882 – 1960 (aged 77). William Halpenny was a Canadian athletics competitor.
William Halpenny (May 23, 1882 – February 10, 1960) was a Canadian track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was born in Prince Edward Island. In 1912, he won a bronze medal in the pole vault event.
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Who was William Halpenny?
Canadian pole vaulter (1882–1960)
When was William Halpenny born?
William Halpenny was born on 23 May 1882 in Prince Edward Island.
When did William Halpenny die?
William Halpenny died on 10 February 1960 in Charlottetown.
What was William Halpenny's occupation?
William Halpenny was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was William Halpenny?
William Halpenny was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Halpenny. https://biography.guide/william-halpenny/
MLA: "William Halpenny." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-halpenny/.
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