Alexander Farquharson (athlete)

Alexander Farquharson (born 9 June 1997) is a British athlete specialising in the long jump. He is a former British champion in the javelin.[2][3]

Alexander Farquharson
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born (1997-06-09) 9 June 1997 (age 27)
Sport
SportTrack and Field
Event(s)Long jump, triple jump
ClubBirchfield Harriers[1]
Medal record
Representing  England
British Championships
Gold medal – first place 2021 Manchester javelin

Career

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Farquharson came to prominence in 2021, after winning the British javelin title at the 2021 British Athletics Championships.[4]

In 2024, he represented and helped England win the Loughborough International.[5]

At the 2024 British Athletics Championships he won the silver medal behind Jacob Fincham-Dukes.

References

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  1. ^ "Alexander Farquharson". The Power of 10. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Alexander Farquharson, athlete profile". World Athletics. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Coventry athlete sets sights on Olympic dream". Coventry Observer. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  4. ^ "English athlete action at the British champs". England Athletics. 20 February 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  5. ^ "England triumph at Loughborough International". England Athletics. 20 May 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.