Sonny Spencer
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Sydney Albert "Sonny"•Spencer |
| Used name | Sonny•Spencer |
| Born | 18 May 1903 in Mitcham, England (GBR) |
| Died | 21 November 1943 in Nigg, Scotland (GBR) |
| Affiliations | South London Harriers, London (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
After placing third in the 880y at the 1923 AAA Championships, Sonny Spencer finished fourth in 1924 and 1925. At the 1923 English AAA Championships he beat Douglas Lowe for the 880y title and was again the English champion in 1925. In 1924 he was a finalist in the Olympic 1500 and in 1925 he placed second in the Kinnaird mile. Serving as an aircrew sergeant with the RAF in World War II, he was killed when a Short Sunderland 3 crashed on a night training flight in the Scottish highlands.
Personal Bests: 880y – 1:58.0 (1926); 1500 – 4:03.7 (1924); Mile – 4:29.2e (1925).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Sonny Spencer | |||
| 1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 11 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Aviation Crashes (Died as a RAF aircrew sergeant when a Short Sunderland 3 crashed on a night training flight in the Scottish highlands during World War II.)
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†21 November 1943. Serving as an aircrew sergeant with the Royal Air Force in World War II, he was killed in action on an operational mission.)