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Harry Sewell
Full name: Harold "Harry" Sewell
Gender: Male
Born: 1885
Affiliations: Derby & County AC, Derby (GBR)
Country: 
Great Britain
Sport: Athletics
Biography
In the heats of the 1908 Olympic steeplechase, Harry Sewell beat the 1904 champion, James Lightbody, and then placed fifth in the final. The following year he ran in the International Cross-Country for the only time, and was the last Englishman to finish, in 41st place. |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer | London | Athletics | Men's 3,200 metres Steeplechase | Great Britain | GBR | 5 |
Men's 3,200 metres Steeplechase
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer | London | Athletics | Great Britain | Final | 5 | ||||
| 1908 Summer | London | Athletics | Great Britain | Round One | Heat Six | 1 | QU | 11:30.2 |
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