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British steeplechase runner
A.K.A.
Harold Sewell
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Birth:
8 October 1882(Ilkeston, United Kingdom)
Death:
15 September 1953(Ilkeston, United Kingdom)
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Henry "Harry" Sewell (October 8, 1882 – September 15, 1953) 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.