Henry Pankhurst
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Henry J. Pankhurst was a British
athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics
in London
.
In the 100 metres
, Pankhurst took second place in his first round heat with a time of 11.5 seconds, just behind Harold Huff
who won with 11.4 seconds. Pankhurst did not advance to the semifinals.
Pankhurst did not advance to the semifinals in the 200 metres
either, placing third in his preliminary heat.
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athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics
1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the IV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in 1908 in London, England, United Kingdom. These games were originally scheduled to be held in Rome. At the time they were the fifth modern Olympic games...
in London
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In the 100 metres
Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metres
The men's 100 metres was the shortest of the sprint races at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The competition was held over the course of three days...
, Pankhurst took second place in his first round heat with a time of 11.5 seconds, just behind Harold Huff
Harold Huff
Harry "Doc" J. Huff was an American athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.He died in Kansas City, Missouri....
who won with 11.4 seconds. Pankhurst did not advance to the semifinals.
Pankhurst did not advance to the semifinals in the 200 metres
Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metres
The men's 200 metre race was held for the third time at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The competition was held from July 21, 1908 to July 23, 1908.43 sprinters from 15 nations competed.-Records:...
either, placing third in his preliminary heat.