| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
Representing  Great Britain | ||
| European Championships | ||
 | 1974 Rome | 4x400m relay |
Glendon Howard Cohen (born 22 April 1954) is a male retired Jamaican-born British track and field athlete who competed in the sprints.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
| Representing Great Britain | ||
| European Championships | ||
| 1974 Rome | 4x400m relay |
Glendon Howard Cohen (born 22 April 1954) is a male retired Jamaican-born British track and field athlete who competed in the sprints.
Born in Linstead, St. Catherine, Jamaica, he moved over to England as a child, growing up in Wolverhampton, and represented Great Britain at the Olympic Games of 1976 and 1980 in the 400 metres. He was a member of Wolverhampton & Bilston Athletics Club. His personal best of 45.49 was achieved in 1978. [1] He represented England in the 400 metres and 400 metres relay events, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. [2] [3]
He has three sons, one who was a professional footballer.
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