Joe Birrell Explained

Joe Birrell
Nationality:British
Sport:Track and field
Event:110 metres hurdles
Birth Date:11 March 1930
Birth Place:Cockermouth, England

Joe Birrell (born 11 March 1930) is a British hurdler. He competed in the men's 110 metres hurdles at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[1]

Early life

He took part in the Olympics when aged 18. He completed his national service in the army until 1950. He went to Loughborough College in September 1950.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Joe Birrell Olympic Results . https://web.archive.org/web/20200418035642/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/bi/joe-birrell-1.html . dead . 18 April 2020 . 16 September 2017.
  2. The People Sunday 4 June 1950, page 8