John Benham
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | John Cecil•Benham |
| Used name | John•Benham |
| Born | 26 June 1900 in Deptford, England (GBR) |
| Died | 10 January 1990 (aged 89 years 6 months 14 days) in Vancouver, British Columbia (CAN) |
| Affiliations | Surrey AC, Kingston-upon-Thames (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
After finishing 13th (out of 52 starters) in the 1924 International Cross-Country Championship at Gosforth Park, Newcastle-on-Tyne, John Benham ran in the Olympic race that summer, but failed to finish after collapsing in the intense heat. That same year, Benham retained his Surrey 4-mile title and was a member of the 10-man Surrey AC relay team that won the coveted London-to-Brighton race. He also enjoyed his best AAA finish when he finished sixth, in the 4-miles. Benham had won the Surrey 7-mile title in 1923, and in 1925, narrowly failed to retain his 4-mile title, when finishing third.
The son of a London printer, John Benham had a diverse assortment of jobs including working for a silversmith, as a trader in Nigeria, and in the insurance industry. He also signed up to the London Regiment of the Territorial Army in 1925.
Personal Best: 4 miles – 20:08.0 (1924).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
John Benham | |||
| Cross-Country, Individual, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| Cross-Country, Team, Men (Olympic) | Great Britain |