Henry Sewell (October 8, 1882 – September 15, 1953) was a British athlete. He competed in the 3,200 metres

steeplechase Steeplechase may refer to: * Steeplechase (horse racing), a type of horse race in which participants are required to jump over obstacles * Steeplechase (athletics), an event in athletics that derives its name from the steeplechase in horse racing ...

at the

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. In the first round of the race, Sewell ran a tight race with

James Lightbody James Davies Lightbody (March 16, 1882 – March 2, 1953) was an American middle distance runner, winner of six Olympic medals (two of which are no longer recognized by the International Olympic Committee following its downgrading o ...

of the

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, a former Olympic steeplechase champion. Near the very end, Sewell pulled away and won by about ten yards. This qualified him for the final, in which he placed fifth.

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Olympic athletes for Great Britain Athletes (track and field) at the 1908 Summer Olympics 1882 births 1953 deaths British male steeplechase runners {{UK-athletics-bio-stub