Henry Sewell (October 8, 1882 – September 15, 1953) was a British athlete who competed at the

1908 Summer Olympics The 1908 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the IV Olympiad and also known as London 1908) were an international multi-sport event held in London, England, from 27 April to 31 October 1908. The 1908 Games were originally schedu ...

Biography

Sewell was regarded as one of the best all-rounders in England during the first decade of the 20th century, he was s successful sprinter, middle distance and long distance runner. Sewell represented

Great Britain at the 1908 Summer Olympics Great Britain, represented by the British Olympic Association (BOA), competed as the host nation of the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The British Olympic Association was the National Olympic Committee responsible for organising the United King ...

in London. In the 3,200 metres steeplechase event first round, Sewell ran a tight race with

James Lightbody James Davies Lightbody (March 16, 1882 – March 2, 1953) was an American middle distance runner, winner of six Olympic medals (two of which are no longer recognized by the International Olympic Committee following its downgrading o ...

of the United States, a former Olympic steeplechase champion. Near the end, Sewell pulled away and won by about ten yards. This qualified him for the final, in which he placed fifth. Sewell was a member of the Derby & County Athletic Club, where he became captain and later president. He was the club 10-mile champion four times. After athletics, Sewell was a building contractor in

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and in 1932 was elected as a local councilor.

References

External links

Profile at ''Sports-Reference.com''
* Olympic athletes for Great Britain Athletes (track and field) at the 1908 Summer Olympics 1882 births 1953 deaths British male steeplechase runners {{UK-athletics-bio-stub