Ken Wilcock

Ken Wilcock
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Great Britain
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1962 Belgrade 4×400 m

Kenneth J. Wilcock (28 December 1934 – December 2025) was a British sprinter.

Biography

Wilcock was born in Lancashire, England on 28 December 1934.[1] At the 1962 European Athletics Championships in Belgrade, he won silver with the British team in the 4 x 400 metres relay.[2]

His personal best in the 440 yards was 47.2 seconds (46.8 seconds in the 400 metres) on 21 July 1962 in St Helens.[3]

Wilcock died in late December 2025, at the age of 91.[4]

References

  1. ^ "NORTH OF ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS | Northern Athletics". Retrieved 8 January 2026.
  2. ^ "Track Stats - Ken Wilcock". www.nuts.org.uk. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
  3. ^ Track & Field News. Track & Field News, Incorporated. 1961.
  4. ^ "Tribute to Sutton Harriers great Ken Wilcock, who has died aged 91". St Helens Star. 5 January 2026. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
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