William Gunn (runner)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (Scottish) |
| Born | 29 August 1907 |
| Died | 6 June 1994 (aged 86) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Steeplechase, cross-country |
| Club | Plebeian Harriers, Glasgow |
William John Gunn (29 August 1907 – 6 June 1994) was a track and field athlete from Scotland who competed at the 1934 British Empire Games (now Commonwealth Games). His name is reported as being Walter on several websites but this is believed to be incorrect.
Biography
Gunn competed in his first Scottish National Championships in March 1926.[1]
Gunn was a member of the Plebeian Harriers in Glasgow[2] and at the 1934 Scottish AAA Championships he won the 2 miles steeplechase title.[3][4]
He represented the Scottish Empire Games team[5] at the 1934 British Empire Games in London, England,[6] participating in one event,[7] the 2 miles steepelchase.
References
- ^ "WJ Gunn". Anent Scottish Running. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ "For Harrier Titles". Daily Record. 2 March 1934. p. 27. Retrieved 29 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "S.A.A.A. Championships". The Scotsman. 25 June 1934. p. 5. Retrieved 29 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Gunn Wins Easily". Daily Record. 25 June 1934. p. 24. Retrieved 29 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Scotland". Commonwealth Sport. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
- ^ "Empire Games". The Scotsman. 6 July 1934. p. 14. Retrieved 29 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Scotland team - London 1934". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 31 January 2026.