Harry Sewell

Olympic athlete

1885 –

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Who is Harry Sewell?

Harry Sewell was a British athlete. He competed in the 3,200 metres steeplechase at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.

In the first round of the race, Sewell ran a tight race with James Lightbody of the United States, a former Olympic steeplechase champion. Near the very end, Sewell pulled away and won by about ten yards. This qualified him for the final, in which he placed fifth.

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1885

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on July 23, 2013

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