William Eaton (athlete)
British long-distance runner
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William Edward Eaton (20 April 1909 – 1 April 1938) was a British long-distance runner who competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1]
FullnameWilliam Edward Eaton
NationalityBritish (English)
Born20 April 1909
Salford, England
Died1 April 1938 (aged 28)
Salford, England
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | William Edward Eaton |
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 20 April 1909 Salford, England |
| Died | 1 April 1938 (aged 28) Salford, England |
| Height | 164 cm (5 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 57 kg (126 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
Event | 10,000 metres |
| Club | Salford Harriers |
Biography
Eaton became the national 10 miles champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1936 AAA Championships.[2][3][4]
One month later he was selected to represent Great Britain at the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin, where he competed in the men's 10,000 metres.[5]
