Harry Askew
British long jumper (1917–1986)
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Henry Edward Askew (31 December 1917 – 31 October 1986) was a British athlete who competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Henry Edward Askew |
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 31 December 1917 Barrow in Furness, Cumbria[1] |
| Died | 31 October 1986 (aged 68) Chichester, West Sussex, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Long jump |
| Club | University of Cambridge AC Jersey AC Achilles Club |
Biography
Askew started long jumping at Barrow Grammar School before going to Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge where he won the 1937 Oxbridge Sports.[3] He would become a member of the Achilles Club.[4]
Askew finished second behind William Breach in the long jump event at the 1939 AAA Championships[5][6] before his career was interrupted by World War II.
After the war Askew finished third behind Denis Watts in the long jump event at the 1946 AAA Championships.[7][8]
At the 1948 Olympic Games in London, he represented the Great Britain team and competed in the men's long jump competition.[4]
In 1950, Askew finally became the national long jump champion after winning the British AAA title at the 1950 AAA Championships.[9]
