Alan Lillington
British sprinter (born 1932)
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Alan William Lillington MBE (born 4 September 1932) is a British sprinter who competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics.[1]
Biography
Lillington attended Heaton Grammar School[2] and studied medicine at Durham University.[3]
Lillington finished second behind McDonald Bailey in the 100 metres event at the 1952 AAA Championships.[4][5][6][7] Shortly afterwards he represented the Great Britain team at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, where he participated in the men's 100 metres.[3]
Lillington represented England[8] in the sprint disciplines at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, Canada.[9]
He later became a consultant paediatrician in Sunderland and was awarded the MBE IN 1995.[10] He is the father of former rugby player Peter Lillington.[10]
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Great Britain | |||||
| 1952 | Olympics | Helsinki, Finland | 6th, Qtr 2 | 100 m | 11.26/10.9 |
