Bob Birrell
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Joseph Robert Birrell |
| Nationality | British |
| Born |
6 March 1938 Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 110 metres hurdles |
Joseph Robert "Bob" Birrell (born 6 March 1938) is a retired British hurdler. He competed in the men's 110 metres hurdles at the 1960 Summer Olympics. Birrell was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 120 yards hurdles at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. Four years later he finished sixth in the 120 yards hurdles at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.[1] He is the younger brother of Joe Birrell.[1]
As well as having a career as a PE and chemistry teacher from 1962, Birrell later became the UK Junior track and field team manager. In the latter role, he coached Steve Smith, Curtis Robb, and Diane Allahgreen.[2]
References
- 1 2 Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill. "Bob Birrell Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
- ↑ "Bob Birrell" (PDF). Liverpool Harriers. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
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