Arthur Muggridge
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Arthur Thomas•Muggridge |
| Used name | Arthur•Muggridge |
| Born | 7 December 1904 in Cuckfield, England (GBR) |
| Died | 25 July 1933 in Steyning, England (GBR) |
| Measurements | 176 cm / 62 kg |
| Affiliations | Polytechnic Harriers, Westminster (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Arthur Muggridge was an under-rated athlete whose 31:31.8 for 10K at the 1928 Olympics placed him behind only Alfred Shrubb and Archie Robertson on the UK amateur all-time list. His best placings at the AAAs were second in the 4 miles (1925, 1928) and fourth in the 10 miles (1926). He was also a top class cross-country runner, representing England three times (10th 1926, 13th 1928, 70th 1929) in the International Championship. He worked for the Southern Railway and died at the early age of 28.
Personal Bests: 10000 – 31:31.8 (1928).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Arthur Muggridge | |||
| 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 5 |