John Mumford (12 April 1918 – 16 July 1999) was an Australian

athlete An athlete (also sportsman or sportswoman) is a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance. Athletes may be professionals or amateurs. Most professional athletes have particularly well-devel ...

who competed in the

1938 British Empire Games The 1938 British Empire Games was the third British Empire Games, the event that evolved to become the Commonwealth Games. Held in Sydney, Australia from 5–12 February 1938, they were timed to coincide with Sydney's sesqui-centenary (150 ye ...

. At the 1938 Empire Games he won the silver medal in the 100 yards event as well as in the 220 yards competition. In the 440 yards contest he finished fourth.

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John Mumford
at Australian Athletics Historical Results
John Mumford
at ''trackfield.brinkster.net'' 1918 births 1999 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1938 British Empire Games Australian male sprinters Commonwealth Games medallists in athletics Commonwealth Games silver medallists for Australia Medallists at the 1938 British Empire Games Place of birth missing Australian Athletics Championships winners {{Australia-athletics-bio-stub