Alan Pennington

Alan Pennington was a British sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Biography

Pennington reached the semi-final of the 100 metres event at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Pennington finished second behind Godfrey Brown in the 440 yards event at the 1938 AAA Championships and shortly afterwards in September, won a bronze medal at the 1938 European Athletics Championships.
Pennington became the national 440 yards champion at the 1939 AAA Championships.
Pennington served in World War II reaching the rank of Captain. He committed suicide in a hotel room in Lisbon.