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(Redirected from Bert Pearson (athlete)) Canadian sprinter (1914–1960)
Bert Pearson
BornBirchall Lewis Pearson
(1914-04-03)April 3, 1914
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
DiedSeptember 13, 1960(1960-09-13) (aged 46)
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
SpouseMargaret Shaw
Birchall Pearson
Medal record
Men's Athletics
British Empire Games
Silver medal – second place 1934 London 4×110 yards

Birchall Lewis "Bert" Pearson (April 3, 1914 – September 13, 1960) was a Canadian athlete who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics. He was born in Hamilton, Ontario.

In 1932 he was a member of the Canadian relay team which finished fourth in the 4×100 metre event. In the 100 metre competition as well as in the 200 metre contest he was eliminated in the semi-finals. At the 1934 Empire Games he won the silver medal with the Canadian team in the 4×110 yards relay event. In the 220 yards competition he was eliminated in the semi-finals and in the 100 yards contest he was eliminated in the heats.

References

  1. Islington. "FindAGrave - Birchall Lewis "Bert" Pearson". FindAGrave. Find A Grave. Retrieved January 13, 2021.

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