Brian Shenton

Brian Shenton (March 15, 1927 – May 9, 1987) was a former track and field sprinter, who represented Great Britain in the men's 200 metres and men's 4x100 metres relay at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1952. Born in Doncaster from a working class background, he had a successful career in the City and reached the position of Chairman of Noble Lowndes. He died in a car crash soon after retirement.

He won the gold medal at the 1950 European Championships in Brussels, Belgium in the men's 200 metres and the silver medal at the 1954 European Championships in Berne, Switzerland in the men's 4x100 metres relay, alongside George Ellis, Kenneth Jones and Kenneth Box.

Representing England, he also won the silver medal at the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland, New Zealand in the 4x110 yard relay and an individual silver medal in the 220 yard dash at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, Canada.

References

* [http://www.olympics.org.uk/athleterecord.aspx?at=4025 British Olympic Committee]
* [http://www.commonwealthgames.com/?at= Commonwealth Games]
* [http://www.athletix.org/Eurochamps/ec50men.htm?at European Championships]
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/low/athletics/specials/european_athletics/2088372.stm?at= BBC Sport]