Mike Farrell (athlete)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 27 April 1933 Sculcoates, Kingston upon Hull, England |
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Middle-distance running |
| Club | Birchfield Harriers |
Michael Arthur Farrell (born 27 April 1933) is a male former British middle-distance runner who competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics.[1]
Biography
Farrell finished second behind Mike Rawson in the 880 yards event at the 1956 AAA Championships.[2][3][4][5]
Later that year he represented Great Britain at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, where he participated in the men's 800 metres competition.[6]
Farrell also represented England in the 880 yards race at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales.[7][8]
References
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Mike Farrell Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- ^ "Brian looking for peace and quiet". Daily Herald. 14 July 1956. Retrieved 27 April 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Fine performance by Farrell in AAA hurdles". Liverpool Daily Post. 15 July 1956. Retrieved 27 April 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "AAA Championships (men)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "Biographical Information". Olympedia. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
- ^ "1958 Athletes". Team England.