Joseph Kinchin
British athlete
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Joseph William Kinchin (11 June 1884 – 23 December 1969) was a British middle-distance runner who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics.[1][2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 11 June 1884 Kings Norton, Birmingham, England |
| Died | 23 December 1969 (aged 85) Chadwick End, Warwickshire, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Middle-distance running/steeplechase |
| Club | Sparkhill Harriers |
Biography
Kinchin was born in Kings Norton, Birmingham, England and was a member of the Sparkhill Harriers,[3] where he later became the club captain.[4]
In 1907 Kinchin helped the Sparkhill Harriers take second place at the Midland Counties Junior Cross-Country Championship at Derby and finished 5th in the steeplechase event at the 1908 AAA Championships.[3]
Kinchin represented the Great Britain team at the 1908 Olympic Games in London,[5][6] where he participated in the men's 3200 metres steeplechase competition. In his heat he finished a creditable second place behind Guy Holdaway but with only the heat winner qualifying he missed out on the Olympic final.[3]
After the Olympic Games, Kinchin raced primarily over the 880 yards and one mile distances. By trade he was a garage proprietor in Solihull.[3] One of his employees Bill Humphries was encouraged by Kinchin to join the Sparkhill Harriers and became a notable local athlete.[7]