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Cyril Gill

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Cyril Gill
Cyril Gill in 1926
Personal information
Born21 April 1902
Holland Park in London, Great Britain
Died1 September 1989 (aged 87)
Jersey
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)100 m, 200 m
ClubPolytechnic Harriers, London
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100 m – 10.8 (1926)
200 m – 21.8ye (1928)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing  United Kingdom
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1928 Amsterdam 4×100 m relay

Cyril William Gill (21 April 1902 – 1 September 1989) was a British sprinter who competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. He won a bronze medal in the 4 × 100 m relay, together with Edward Smouha, Walter Rangeley and Jack London, and failed to reach the finals of the 100 m and 200 m events.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Cyril Gill. Sports Reference. Retrieved on 19 June 2015.
  2. ^ Cyril Gill. trackfield.brinkster.net