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| Nationality |  England |
| Born | 1913 Edmonton |
| Died | 29 May 1961 (aged 47) |
Bernard Cyril Eeles (1913-1961) was a male athlete who competed for England.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | England |
| Born | 1913 Edmonton |
| Died | 29 May 1961 (aged 47) |
Bernard Cyril Eeles (1913-1961) was a male athlete who competed for England.
Eeles represented England in the 880 yards and 1 mile at the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. [1] [2]
Eeles was a by accountant by trade and lived in Cecil Avenue, in Enfield during 1938.
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