Bill Britton (athlete) explained

William T. Britton (12 October 1890 – 15 February 1965) was an Irish athlete.^{[1] [2]}

Early life

Britton was born near Mullinahone to a farming family. He attended Coláiste Éamann Rís in Callan and worked as a bank clerk in the Munster and Leinster Bank.^[3]

Career

Britton excelled in high jump, long jump, 120 yd hurdles, triple jump and hammer throw, winning Gaelic Athletic Association, National Athletic and Cycling Association and Amateur Athletic Association of England titles.

The high point of Britton's career was representing Ireland at the 1930 British Empire Games in Hamilton, Canada, where he won silver in the hammer throw with a throw of 153′ 10″ (46.89 m).^{[4] [5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tarzan, Hitler And Snubbing The Brits: In Praise Of The Great Dr. Pat O'Callaghan. Conor. Neville.
2. Web site: NACAI Track & Field Championship 1924 [Tailteann & Olympic Trials|website=Hibernian Athletics History Association].
3. Web site: British Medallists in Commonwealth Games. www.gbrathletics.com.
4. Web site: Bill Britton. Michael O'Dwyer. Tipperary Athletics.
5. Web site: Commonwealth Games: Men's hammer - Athletics Weekly. 23 July 2014.
6. Book: Phillips, Bob. Honour of Empire, Glory of Sport: The History of Athletics at the Commonwealth Games. 30 September 2017. Parrs Wood. 9781903158098. Google Books.