Alexander Farquharson (athlete)

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Alexander Farquharson
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Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born (1997-06-09) 9 June 1997 (age 28)
Sport
Sport Track and Field
Event(s) Long jump, triple jump
Club Birchfield Harriers [1]
Medal record
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
British Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2021 Manchester Long jump

Alexander Farquharson (born 9 June 1997) is a British athlete specialising in the long jump. He is a former British champion in the javelin. [2] [3]

Biography

Farquharson came to prominence in 2021, after winning the British javelin title at the 2021 British Athletics Championships. [4]

In 2024, he represented and helped England win the Loughborough International. [5]

At the 2024 British Athletics Championships he won the silver medal behind Jacob Fincham-Dukes. [6] [7]

References

  1. "Alexander Farquharson". The Power of 10. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  2. "Alexander Farquharson, athlete profile". World Athletics. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  3. "Coventry athlete sets sights on Olympic dream". Coventry Observer. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  4. "English athlete action at the British champs". England Athletics. 20 February 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  5. "England triumph at Loughborough International". England Athletics. 20 May 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  6. "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
  7. "AAA Championships (men)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 20 July 2025.