Joe Blewitt, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joe Blewitt

British long-distance runner

Date of Birth: 01-Nov-1895

Place of Birth: Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 30-May-1954

Profession: athletics competitor

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Charles Edward "Joe" Blewitt (1 November 1895 – 30 May 1954) was a British runner, who won Midland Championships over distances ranging from 880 yd to 10 miles.
He was English national and international champion in cross-country running, and competed for Great Britain at the 1920 and 1928 Olympics.
In 1920 he finished fifth in the 3000 m and 5000 m, earning a silver medal in the 3000 m team event.
In 1928 he failed to reach the final of the 3000 m steeplechase.
He withdrew from the 1924 Olympic steeplechase race due to an injury.