Birchall Pearson
Canadian sprinter (1914–1960)
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Birchall Lewis "Bert" Pearson (April 3, 1914 – September 13, 1960) was a Canadian athlete who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics. He was born in Hamilton, Ontario.
April 3, 1914
Bert Pearson | |
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| Born | Birchall Lewis Pearson April 3, 1914 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | September 13, 1960 (aged 46) Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Spouse | Margaret Shaw |
| Medal record | ||
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| Men's Athletics | ||
| British Empire Games | ||
 | 1934 London | 4×110 yards |
In 1932 he was a member of the Canadian relay team which finished fourth in the 4×100 metre event. In the 100 metre competition as well as in the 200 metre contest he was eliminated in the semi-finals. At the 1934 Empire Games he won the silver medal with the Canadian team in the 4×110 yards relay event. In the 220 yards competition he was eliminated in the semi-finals and in the 100 yards contest he was eliminated in the heats.
External links
- Profile at trackfield.brinkster.net
- Birchall Pearson's profile at Sports Reference.com
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