Kenneth Brangwin

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Kenneth Brangwin
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born11 June 1907
Edmonton, London, England
Died25 May 1983 (aged 75)
Birmingham, England
Sport
Sport Athletics
Event440 yards
ClubSouth London Harriers
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
British Empire Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1930 Hamilton 4×440 yd relay

Kenneth Colin Brangwin (11 June 1907 25 May 1983) was an English sprinter [1] who competed in the 1930 British Empire Games.

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Career

Shortly before the 1930 British Empire Games in Canada, Brangwin became the national 440 yards champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1930 AAA Championships. [2] [3]

At 1930 Empire Games he won the gold medal with the English team of Roger Leigh-Wood, Stuart Townend and David Burghley, recording 3:19.4 in the 4 × 440 yards relay final. He also competed in the 440 yards competition where he finished fourth.

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References

  1. "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
  2. "Marathon race won by Scotsman" . Daily Herald. 5 July 1930. Retrieved 9 January 2025 via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. "Three new native records" . Daily News (London). 7 July 1930. Retrieved 9 January 2025 via British Newspaper Archive.