Arthur Russell

(born March 13, 1886 in Walsall, died. Au gust 23, 1972 ibid) - British athlete, long-distance runner, Olym pic champion. Won the championship of Great Britain (AAA) in the course of przeszkodowym in 1904, 1905 and 1906. At the Olympic Ga mes in London in 1908, competed in the Mens 3200 m over obstacles. In the final led from the start. Fought on the last lap of the first American John Eisele. Later, Archie Robertson, ahead of Briton Eisele s, but Russell won by 2 meters from the finish.