Cecil Kinahan

Cecil Edward Kinahan (April 15, 1879 March 15, 1912) was an Irish track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

He was born in Norwood, Greater London to Irish parents. He represented Ireland internationally. In 1908 he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 110 metre hurdles event after finished second in his heat.

He enlisted in the army and died in Sudan, as part of the Egytian army fighting the Annaks.

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