Sid Purkis

Purkis was born in Romford, east London, England and joined Romford Athletics Club in 1956.^[1]

Purkis finished second behind Cary Weisiger in the 880 yards event at the 1962 AAA Championships.^[2] As the best placed British athlete he was considered the British 880 yards champion.^[3][4]

Shortly afterwards he represented Great Britain in the 1962 European Athletics Championships in the Men's 800 metres.^[1] Later the same year he represented England in the 880 yards at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Western Australia.^[5][6]

Purkis later joined Thurrock Harriers.^[1]