Graham Gower Explained

Graham Gower
Nationality:English
Residence:Watford, UK
Birth Date:1947
Birth Place:Gravesend, Kent
Death Date:10 May 2017 (aged 69)
Occupation:Geography Teacher, Author
Sport:Hurdles
Employer:Watford Boys Grammar School
Club:Hillingdon AC
Retired:2007

Graham John Gower (1947–2017) was a male athlete who competed for Great Britain and England.

In the early 1970s, and at the time of his appearance for GB in the 1974 Commonwealth Games, he taught geography at Watford Boys Grammar School and was the co-author of 'Basic Processes in Physical Geography'- used worldwide and many UK student's first introduction to physical geography.[1] [2]

Athletics career

Gower was three times National silver medallist and three times National bronze medallist at the British AAA championships in the 110 meters hurdles.[3]

He represented England in the 110 metres hurdles, at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand.[4] [5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. https://search.worldcat.org/title/basic-processes-in-physical-geography/oclc/12472395
  2. https://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/SearchResults?an=gower%20g.j&cm_sp=det-_-plp-_-author
  3. Web site: AAA Champions. GBR Athletics.
  4. Web site: 1974 Games. Team England.
  5. Web site: Athletes, 1974 England team. Team England.
  6. Web site: Athletes and results. Commonwealth Games Federation.