Percy Mann
British athlete
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Percy Edward Mann (12 May 1888 – 23 September 1974) was a British track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1]
Born12 May 1888
Eltham, London
Died23 September 1974 (aged 86)
Warrington, England
SportAthletics
Event
880y/880m| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 May 1888 Eltham, London |
| Died | 23 September 1974 (aged 86) Warrington, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | 880y/880m |
| Club | Polytechnic Harriers |
Career
Mann, born in Eltham, finished third behind German Hanns Braun in the 880 yards event at the 1912 AAA Championships.[2][3][4]
Shortly after the AAA Championships, Mann competed for Great Britain at the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden. He was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 800 metres competition. He died in Warrington.[5]
