James Alford Welsh Track and Field
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| First Name |
James
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| Last Name |
Alford
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| Birthday |
15th October, 1913
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| Died |
5th August, 2004
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| Zodiac Sign |
Libra
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| Nationality |
Welsh
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| Occupation |
Track and Field
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James William Llewellyn Alford (15 October 1913 – 5 August 2004) was a Welsh track athlete who was born in Cardiff, Wales. In 1938 Alford won the Mile Empire Games gold medal in Sydney, becoming the first athlete in a Welsh vest to strike gold in the Empire Games. He was also a member of the British 4 x 1500 metre team that broke the world record. At home he won 11 Welsh titles in disciplines ranging from the 440 yards to cross country. He became first national coach for athletics in Wales in 1948 and is a member of the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame.
