John Parlett

Harold John Parlett (19 April 1925 – 6 March 2022) was a British track and field athlete who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics. He was born in Bromley, Greater London.

Early life
He attended Tiffin School, where he joined the ATC. He later joined the RAF, and left in 1947.

Athletics career
Parlett was the 800 metres champion at the 1950 European Athletics Championships. Representing England, he won the 880-yard run at the 1950 British Empire Games and was also a silver medallist in the 4×440 yards relay. His personal best for the 800 m was 1:50.5 minutes, set in 1950.

Personal life
Parlett died on 6 March 2022, at the age of 96.