John William Winfield (27 October 1907 – January 1991) was an English

long-distance runner Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires endurance, stamina as well as mental strength. Within e ...

who competed in the

1930 British Empire Games The 1930 British Empire Games were the inaugural edition of what now is known as the Commonwealth Games, and were held in Hamilton, Ontario, from 16 to 23 August 1930. The games were organized by ''Hamilton Spectator'' sportswriter Bobby Robinso ...

. He was born in

Stanley Common Stanley Common is a village in the south-east of Derbyshire in the East Midlands of England. It is situated on the A609 main road between Ilkeston and Derby and is in the Erewash borough, although in the new (2010) UK parliamentary constituency ...

. At 1930 Empire Games he won the bronze medal in the 3 miles event. In the 6 miles competition he finished seventh.

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Jack Winfield - He just kept running
1907 births 1991 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1930 British Empire Games Commonwealth Games bronze medallists for England Commonwealth Games medallists in athletics English male long-distance runners Medallists at the 1930 British Empire Games People from the Borough of Erewash Sportspeople from Derbyshire {{England-athletics-bio-stub