AthleteBritish1915 – 1995
Walford Green
Olympic sprinter, 1930s-1940s British athletics
Biography
British Olympic sprinter who competed in the 1930s and 1940s, representing Great Britain in international athletic competitions.
Quick Facts
Category
Athlete
Nationality
British
Born
1915
Died
1995
Thinking about the name
Walford
English origin
“An Old English place name and surname meaning 'ford by a wall' or 'rampart ford,' referring to a fortified river crossing. When used as a given name, it evokes rural English landscapes and carries an antiquarian charm, suggesting heritage and stability.”