Wallis Walters
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 2 January 1878 Llanllawddog, Carmarthenshire, Wales |
| Died | 10 February 1952 (aged 74) Llanybydder, Wales |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | 110 metres hurdles |
| Club | Cardiff University AC |
David Wallis Walters (2 January 1878 – 10 February 1952) was a British and Welsh hurdler and long jumper. He competed in the men's 110 metres hurdles at the 1908 Summer Olympics.[1]
He was the 1904 British long jump champion by virtue of finishing third (the highest British athlete) at the 1904 AAA Championships.[2][3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Wallis Walters Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "The Amateur Championships". Daily News (London). 4 July 1904. Retrieved 17 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "WAAA and National Championships Medallists". NUTS.
- ^ "Wallis Walters". Olympedia. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
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- Alumni of Cardiff University
- Welsh male hurdlers
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