Colin Kemball
British marathon runner (1928–2004)
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Colin Keith Kemball (1928–2004), was a male athlete who competed for England.
NationalityBritish (English)
Born18 January 1928
Wolverhampton, England
Died7 April 2004 (aged 76)
Wolverhampton, England
SportAthletics
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 18 January 1928 Wolverhampton, England |
| Died | 7 April 2004 (aged 76) Wolverhampton, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | marathon / cross country |
| Club | Wolverhampton Harriers |
Biography
Kemball was born in Wolverhampton, England and was a member of the Wolverhampton Harriers, with who he won the 15 miles Staffordshire road race title in 1957 and 1958.[1]
Kemball became the British marathon champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1958 AAA Championships.[2][3] Shortly afterwards he represented the England athletics team[4] in the marathon at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales.[5][6]
