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==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Born at [[Harrow, London]], a twin (one of six children), Powell was educated at [[Harrow High School|Harrow County Grammar School]], where he was an outstanding athlete, winning inter-school competitions. Although often referred to as "Jack", he preferred to be called "John".<ref>Who was Who among English and European Authors 1931–1949, N-Z, Gale Research Company, 1978, p. 1143</ref><ref>https://www.nuts.org.uk/trackstats/johnpowell.htm</ref>
Born at [[Harrow, London]], a twin (one of six children), Powell was educated at [[Harrow High School|Harrow County Grammar School]], where he was an outstanding athlete, winning inter-school competitions. Although often referred to as "Jack", he preferred to be called "John".<ref name=":0">Who was Who among English and European Authors 1931–1949, N-Z, Gale Research Company, 1978, p. 1143</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Phillips|first=Bob|date=November 2007|title=Track Stats - John Powell|url=https://www.nuts.org.uk/trackstats/johnpowell.htm|access-date=2021-06-12|website=www.nuts.org.uk}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Powell represented London Athletic Club<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nuts.org.uk/trackstats/johnpowell.htm|title=Track Stats – John Powell|publisher=Northern Athletics}}</ref> and was the 1936 AAA champion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gbrathletics.com/bc/bc2.htm|title=BRITISH ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS 1919–1939|publisher=GBR Athletics}}</ref> As a middle-distance runner, he competed in the 800 metres at the 1932 Summer Olympics and the 1936 Summer Olympics, as well as in the 880 yards at the 1934 British Empire Games in London.
Powell represented London Athletic Club<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nuts.org.uk/trackstats/johnpowell.htm|title=Track Stats – John Powell|publisher=Northern Athletics}}</ref> and was the 1936 AAA champion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gbrathletics.com/bc/bc2.htm|title=BRITISH ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS 1919–1939|publisher=GBR Athletics}}</ref> As a middle-distance runner, he competed in the 800 metres at the 1932 Summer Olympics and the 1936 Summer Olympics, as well as in the 880 yards at the 1934 British Empire Games in London.


Powell was a journalist; he wrote for the Wembley Observer and Harrow Observer from 1928 to 1937, as well as for various sports papers. He was also a broadcaster and lecturer, a member of the [[British Council]] in Iraq. He served as a [[squadron leader]] in the [[RAF]] during the [[Second World War]], including in the Middle East, and was mentioned in dispatches three times. After the war, he began poultry farming in Sussex, where he lived at [[Bognor Regis]].<ref>Who was Who among English and European Authors 1931–1949, N-Z, Gale Research Company, 1978, p. 1143</ref><ref>https://www.nuts.org.uk/trackstats/johnpowell.htm</ref>
Powell was a journalist; he wrote for the Wembley Observer and Harrow Observer from 1928 to 1937, as well as for various sports papers. He was also a broadcaster and lecturer, a member of the [[British Council]] in Iraq. He served as a [[squadron leader]] in the [[RAF]] during the [[Second World War]], including in the Middle East, and was mentioned in dispatches three times. After the war, he began poultry farming in Sussex, where he lived at [[Bognor Regis]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
In 1945, he married Eleanor Sybil Ruth Archdeacon.<ref>Who was Who among English and European Authors 1931–1949, N-Z, Gale Research Company, 1978, p. 1143</ref>
In 1945, he married Eleanor Sybil Ruth Archdeacon.<ref name=":0" />


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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Revision as of 02:21, 2 November 2024

Jack Powell
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born(1910-11-02)2 November 1910
Harrow, London, England[1]
Died27 July 1982(1982-07-27) (aged 71)
Sport
SportMiddle-distance running
Event800 metres

John Vincent "Jack" Powell (2 November 1910 – 27 July 1982) was a British middle-distance runner. He competed in the 800 metres at the 1932 Summer Olympics and the 1936 Summer Olympics.[2] He also competed for England in the 880 yards at the 1934 British Empire Games in London.[3]

Early life and education

Born at Harrow, London, a twin (one of six children), Powell was educated at Harrow County Grammar School, where he was an outstanding athlete, winning inter-school competitions. Although often referred to as "Jack", he preferred to be called "John".[1][4]

Career

Powell represented London Athletic Club[5] and was the 1936 AAA champion.[6] As a middle-distance runner, he competed in the 800 metres at the 1932 Summer Olympics and the 1936 Summer Olympics, as well as in the 880 yards at the 1934 British Empire Games in London.

Powell was a journalist; he wrote for the Wembley Observer and Harrow Observer from 1928 to 1937, as well as for various sports papers. He was also a broadcaster and lecturer, a member of the British Council in Iraq. He served as a squadron leader in the RAF during the Second World War, including in the Middle East, and was mentioned in dispatches three times. After the war, he began poultry farming in Sussex, where he lived at Bognor Regis.[1][4]

Personal life

In 1945, he married Eleanor Sybil Ruth Archdeacon.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Who was Who among English and European Authors 1931–1949, N-Z, Gale Research Company, 1978, p. 1143
  2. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Jack Powell Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
  3. ^ "Athletes and Results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  4. ^ a b Phillips, Bob (November 2007). "Track Stats - John Powell". www.nuts.org.uk. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Track Stats – John Powell". Northern Athletics.
  6. ^ "BRITISH ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS 1919–1939". GBR Athletics.
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