Personal information | |
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Birth name | Joseph Robert Birrell |
Nationality | British |
Born | Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England | 6 March 1938
Died | 21st March 2024 Merseyside, Wirral, England |
Sport | |
Sport | Track and field |
Event | 110 metres hurdles |
Joseph Robert "Bob" Birrell (born 6 March 1938) is a British retired hurdler and coach.
He competed in the men's 110 metres hurdles at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
At the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Birrell competed in the 120 yard hurdles and reached the semi-finals. [1] [2] During the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Birrell was sixth place at the 120 yard hurdles event. [3] He is the younger brother of Joe Birrell. [3]
As well as having a career as a PE and chemistry teacher from 1962, Birrell later became the UK Junior track and field team manager. In the latter role, he coached Steve Smith, Curtis Robb, and Diane Allahgreen. [4]
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