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Bill Parnell

Canadian middle-distance runner · Canada · On the map · Athletes · Lived 1928 to 2008 · aged 80

Comer William Parnell was a Canadian middle distance runner who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and in the 1952 Summer Olympics. He won the gold medal in the 1 mile race at the 1950 British Empire Games at Auckland. He was third in the 1950 British Empire Games 880 yards.

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Awards

British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame

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In the 4×440 yards Relay Parnell finished fifth. In the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 880 yards he finished seventh and in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 1 mile he was eliminated in the heats.

Country
Canada
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 2008 · aged 80