Wallis Walters
British athlete
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David Wallis Walters (2 January 1878 – 10 February 1952) was a British and Welsh hurdler and long jumper who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics.[1]
NationalityBritish (Welsh)
Born2 January 1878
Llanllawddog, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Died10 February 1952 (aged 74)
Llanybydder, Wales
SportTrack and field
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (Welsh) |
| Born | 2 January 1878 Llanllawddog, Carmarthenshire, Wales |
| Died | 10 February 1952 (aged 74) Llanybydder, Wales |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event | 110 metres hurdles/long jump |
| Club | Cardiff University AC |
Biography
Walters was the 1904 British long jump champion by virtue of finishing third (the highest British athlete) at the 1904 AAA Championships.[2] He also finished runner-up to Bert Stronach at both the 1904 and 1905 AAA Championships.[3][4]
Walters represented Great Britain at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London,[5] where he competed in the men's 110 metres hurdles competition.[6]
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