Brian Oddie
British long-distance runner
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Brian Cecil Vernon Oddie (16 May 1905 – 7 August 1996) was a British long-distance runner who competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
NationalityBritish (English)
Born16 May 1905
Luton, England
Died7 August 1996 (aged 91)
Bracknell, England
Height176 cm (5 ft 9 in)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 16 May 1905 Luton, England |
| Died | 7 August 1996 (aged 91) Bracknell, England |
| Height | 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
Event | 5000 metres |
| Club | South London Harriers |
Career
Oddie finished third behind Swede Bror Ohrn in the 4 miles event at the 1927 AAA Championships.[1][2][3]
Oddie competed in the men's 5000 metres at the 1928 Olympic Games.[4]
Shortly before the 1930 British Empire Games in Canada, Oddie finished second behind Lauri Virtanen in the 4 miles event at the 1930 AAA Championships.[5][6] At the 1930 British Empire Games he competed in the 3 mile race for England.[7] Oddie was also a civil servant at the time of the 1930 Games and lived in Luton.[8]
