John Parlett

Harold John Parlett (born 19 April 1925) is a British former track and field athlete who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics.[1] He was born in Bromley, Greater London.

John Parlett
Personal information
Nationality England
Born (1925-04-19) 19 April 1925
Bromley
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  England
British Empire Games
1950 Auckland4 x 400 relay
Representing  Great Britain
European Championships
1950 Brussels800 m

Athletics career

He was the 800 metres champion at the 1950 European Athletics Championships. Representing England, he won the 880-yard run at the 1950 British Empire Games and was also a silver medallist in the 4×440 yards relay. His personal best for the 800 m was 1:50.5 minutes, set in 1950.[2][3]

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "John Parlett". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 30 January 2012. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  2. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  3. "1950 Athletes". Team England.


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