Stanley Arthur Tomlin (16 September 1905 – 17 January 1969) was an English middle-distance runner who competed in the 1930 British Empire Games.

Stan Tomlin
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born16 September 1905
St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
Died17 January 1969 (aged 63)
Elstree, Hertfordshire, England
Sport
SportAthletics
Event
middle-distance
ClubHighgate Harriers
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing  England
British Empire Games
Gold medal – first place1930 Hamilton3 miles

Career

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Tomlin finished third behind Cyril Ellis in the 1 mile event at the 1929 AAA Championships.[1][2][3]

At 1930 British Empire Games he won the gold medal in the 3 miles event. He also participated in the 6 miles competition.

Published works

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1956 - Olympic Odyssey.Published by Modern Athlete Publications Ltd., Croydon.[4]

References

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  1. "Foreigners held at Bay". Reynolds's Newspaper. 7 July 1929. Retrieved 5 January 2025 via British Newspaper Archive.
  2. "AAA Championships". Daily News (London). 8 July 1929. Retrieved 5 January 2025 via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  4. Great Britain and Olympism
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