Bill Palmer
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | William James "Bill"•Palmer |
| Used name | Bill•Palmer |
| Born | 19 April 1882 in Windsor, England (GBR) |
| Died | 21 December 1967 in Hendon, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | Herne Hill Harriers, Mitcham (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Although overshadowed by George Larner and his Herne Hill clubmate, Ernie Webb, Bill Palmer was one of the leading walkers of his time. His best placements at the AAA Championships were third in the 7 miles (1908) and fourth in the 2 miles (1910). After retirement he remained involved in the sport, serving as President of Herne Hill Harriers in 1921-22, and as a walking judge at the 1948 Olympics.
Personal Best: 10kmW – unknown.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Bill Palmer | |||
| 3,500 metres Race Walk, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| 10 miles Race Walk, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Bill Palmer | |||
| 10 kilometres Race Walk, Men (Olympic) |