Fred Light
British long-distance runner
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Frederick Light (11 December 1906 – 1963) was a British long-distance runner who competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics.[2]
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NationalityBritish (English)
BornFrederick Light
11 December 1906
11 December 1906
Rowton, England
DiedQ3. 1963 (aged 56)[1]
Staffordshire, England
SportLong-distance running
Fred Light in 1928 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | Frederick Light 11 December 1906 Rowton, England |
| Died | Q3. 1963 (aged 56)[1] Staffordshire, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
Event | 5000 metres |
| Club | Birchfield Harriers |
Career
Light finished third behind Wally Beavers in the 4 miles event at the 1928 AAA Championships.[3][4][5] Shortly afterwards he represented Great Britain at the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where he competed in the men's 5000 metres.[6]
