Frederick Blackett

Q: When did Frederick Blackett die?

Frederick Blackett died on May 17, 1979.

Q: How old was Frederick Blackett when they died?

Frederick Blackett was 79 years old at the time of death.

Q: When was Frederick Blackett born?

Frederick Blackett was born on January 17, 1900.

Frederick Joseph Blackett (17 January 1900 – 17 May 1979) was a British hurdler who competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Career

Blackett finished second behind Wilfrid Tatham in the 440 yards hurdles event at the 1924 AAA Championships. Shortly afterwards he was selected for the British team at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris and reached the final of the 400 metres hurdles event but was disqualified for two false starts.

The following year Blackett finished third behind Ivan Riley in the 440 yards hurdles event at the 1925 AAA Championships.