Kenneth Powell (sprinter)

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Kenneth Powell
Born (1940-04-20) 20 April 1940 (age 83)
NationalityIndian
Other namesThe Gentleman Sprinter
Occupationtrack and field athlete
Known forArjuna Award
Height5'7" (171 cm)

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]

References[edit]

  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. Archived from the original on 20 September 2008. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
  3. "India at the Games". Sportstaronnet.com. 2 August 2008. Retrieved 1 September 2013.


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