Halland Britton (18 February 1890 – 11 February 1975) was an English long-distance runner who finished sixth in the 10 km race at the

1924 Summer Olympics The 1924 Summer Olympics (french: Jeux olympiques d'été de 1924), officially the Games of the VIII Olympiad (french: Jeux de la VIIIe olympiade) and also known as Paris 1924, were an international multi-sport event held in Paris, France. The op ...

. He won the

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10 miles title in 1921, 22 and 1924. Britton placed 11th at the 1921 International Cross Country Championships, winning a gold medal with the England team.

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1890 births 1975 deaths Sportspeople from Derby English male long-distance runners Olympic athletes for Great Britain Athletes (track and field) at the 1924 Summer Olympics {{UK-athletics-bio-stub