Kenneth Powell (sprinter)

Kenneth Lawrence "Ken" Powell (born 20 April 1940), popularly known as The Gentleman Sprinter,[1] is an Indian track and field athlete from the state of Karnataka. Kenneth Powell competed in the 1964 Olympics and won the Arjuna Award in 1965.[2][3]

Kenneth Lawrence "Ken" Powell
Born (1940-04-20) 20 April 1940
Kolar, Karnataka, India
NationalityIndian
Other namesThe Gentleman Sprinter
Occupationtrack and field athlete
Known forArjuna Award
Height5'7" (171 cm)

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Kenneth Powell Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
  2. "Karnataka / Bangalore News : Athletes who almost made it". The Hindu. 13 August 2008. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
  3. "India at the Games". Sportstaronnet.com. 2 August 2008. Retrieved 1 September 2013.


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