Alan Hunter (athlete)
Alan Hunter ( Frank Alan Ritchie Hunter; born November 16, 1913 in Edinburgh , † April 25, 2002 in Perth , Australia ) was a British hurdler and sprinter .
At the British Empire Games in 1934 he won gold over 440 yard hurdles, bronze with the Scottish 4 x 440 yard relay and finished sixth over 440 yards.
In 1935 he became English champion over the 440 yard hurdles.
At the beginning of World War II , he joined the Indian Army . After the war he served in the British Army until 1955 , most recently with the rank of lieutenant colonel . Before and after he worked in the insurance industry. He was awarded the OBE .
Personal bests
- 400 m hurdles : 54.9 s, May 26, 1934, London
- 440 yards hurdles: 55.2 s, 4th August 1934, London
Web links
- Alan Hunter in the database of TOPS in athletics (English)
- Alan Hunter in the database of trackfield.brinkster.net (English)
- Alan Hunter Gentleman athlete and soldier , Herald Scotland obituary , 13 May 2002
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| SURNAME | Hunter, Alan |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Hunter, Frank Alan Ritchie |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British hurdler and sprinter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 16, 1913 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Edinburgh |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 25, 2002 |
| Place of death | Perth |