Jonathan William Woodall, aka Jonnie Woodall MBE (25 January 1946 – 3 April 2009) was a British bobsledder and luger. He competed in the luge at the 1972 Winter Olympics and the bobsleigh at the 1980 Winter Olympics.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Jonathan William Woodall |
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 25 January 1946 Oxford, England |
| Died | 3 April 2009 (aged 63) Baschurch, Shropshire, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Bobsleigh Luge |
Woodall, who served in the British Army, retired from the army with the rank of Major and became race manager of the British Skeleton Association.[1]
In later life Woodall lived at Mytton, near Montford Bridge in Shropshire. He was killed by being hit by a train on a level crossing whilst out cycling in nearby Eyton Lane, Baschurch.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Jonnie Woodall Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ^ "Inquest on MBE cyclist". Shropshire Star. 15 April 2009. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
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