Alex Knibbs
English sprinter (born 1999)
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Alex Knibbs (born 26 April 1999) is an English athlete specialising in the 400 metre hurdles.[2][3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 26 April 1999 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | 400 metres |
| Club | Amber Valley[1] |
| Coached by | Nick Dakin |
He became British champion when winning the 400 metres event at the 2020 British Athletics Championships in a time of 46.65 secs.[4][5][6]
Personal life
Knibbs was born in England and is of Jamaican descent through his paternal grandparents.[7] Knibbs' dad, Ralph Knibbs is a former elite rugby union player for Bristol.[8] His brother is professional footballer Harvey Knibbs, who plays for Charlton Athletic FC .[9]