Personal information | |
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Nationality | ![]() |
Born | Woolton, England | 23 September 1884
Died | Hamilton, Ontario | 9 November 1974
Sport | |
Sport | Athletics |
Event | Racewalking |
Club | Lancashire Walking Club |
Thomas Dumbill (23 September 1884 - 9 November 1974) was a British racewalker. [1] He competed in the 10 km walk at the 1912 Summer Olympics. [2]
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