| Alan Pennington | |
| Nationality: | British |
| Sport: | Athletics |
| Event: | 100 metres/440 yards |
| Club: | Wallasey Athletic Club |
| Birth Date: | 4 April 1916 |
| Birth Place: | Wallasey, England |
| Death Place: | Lisbon, Portugal |
Alan Pennington (4 April 1916 - 2 June 1961) was a British sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1]
Pennington reached the semi-final of the 100 metres event at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[2]
Pennington won the 440 yards title in 1939, at the prestigious AAA Championships.[3]
Pennington served in World War II reaching the rank of Captain. He committed suicide in a hotel room in Lisbon.[4]