Cyril Williams (athlete)
Welsh athlete
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Cyril Williams, was a Welsh athlete, who competed at the 1934 British Empire Games (now Commonwealth Games).
Biography
Williams was a member of the Newport Athletics Club[1] and served with the Dorsetshire Regiment.[2] At the 1934 Welsh national championships, held in Newport, he finished runner-up to Cyril Cupid in the 100 yards event, sealing a place in the Welsh team for the forthcoming Empire Games.[3]
Williams was selected for the Welsh team against the London Police in July 1934[4] participating in the 100 yards event.[5]
He subsequently represented Wales at the 1934 British Empire Games[6] in two athletic events;[7] the 100 yards[8][9] and the 220 yards.[10]
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