Kenneth Brangwin
English sprinter (1907–1983)
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Kenneth Colin Brangwin (11 June 1907 – 25 May 1983) was an English sprinter[1] who competed in the 1930 British Empire Games.
NationalityBritish (English)
Born11 June 1907
Edmonton, London, England
Died25 May 1983 (aged 75)
Birmingham, England
SportAthletics
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| Nationality | British (English) | ||||||||||||||
| Born | 11 June 1907 Edmonton, London, England | ||||||||||||||
| Died | 25 May 1983 (aged 75) Birmingham, England | ||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||
| Event | 440 yards | ||||||||||||||
| Club | South London Harriers | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Career
Shortly before the 1930 British Empire Games in Canada, Brangwin became the national 440 yards champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1930 AAA Championships.[2][3]
At 1930 Empire Games he won the gold medal with the English team of Roger Leigh-Wood, Stuart Townend and David Burghley, recording 3:19.4 in the 4 × 440 yards relay final. He also competed in the 440 yards competition where he finished fourth.
