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Edward Bradbrooke
Edward R. Bradbrooke (or Bradbrook; 8 August 1906 – September 1994) was an English athlete who represented England at the 1930 British Empire Games[2] and the 1934 British Empire Games[3] and was twice British champion. CareerBradbrooke attended The Queen's College, Oxford[4] and represented Great Britain.[5] Shortly before the 1930 British Empire Games in Canada, Bradbrooke finished second behind Colin Gordon in the high jump event at the 1930 AAA Championships and by virtue of being the highest placed British athlete became the British champion.[6][7][8] At 1930 Empire Games he competed for England in the men's high jump. He resided at Wayside in Sutton Courtney at the time and by trade was a leather manufacturer.[9][10] Bradbrooke became the national high jump champion again by virtue of being the highest placed Britsh athlete, when finishing second behind Mihály Bodosi at the 1933 AAA Championships. This led to his selection for England in the White City international match against France on 29 July.[11] Bradbrooke competed in his second British Empire Games in the men's high jump competition in 1934.[3] References
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