Arthur Furze

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Arthur Furze
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born(1903-07-16)16 July 1903
Watford, England
Died20 December 1982(1982-12-20) (aged 79)
Watford, England
Sport
SportAthletics
Event
long-distance
ClubWaford Harriers
Medal record
Athletes
Representing File:Flag of England.svg England
British Empire Games
Bronze medal – third place 1934 London 6 miles

Arthur Frank Furze (16 July 1903 – 20 December 1982) was a male athlete who competed for England.

Biography

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Furze finished second behind John Potts in the 6 miles event at the 1932 AAA Championships.[1][2] and finished third behind Jack Holden in the 6 miles event at the 1934 AAA Championships.[3][4][5]

Furze won a bronze medal in the 6 miles at the 1934 British Empire Games in London.[6] At the 1931 Workers' Olympiad in Vienna Furze finished second in the 5,000 and 10,000 meter races.[7][8][9]

References

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