Henry Leeke (6 February 1846[1] – 21 February 1922) was a notable British amateur athlete, and one-time Amateur Champion of England in the hammer throw and shot put.[2]
He represented the University of Cambridge in the hammer throw and shot put,[3] winning the hammer event against Oxford in 1868.[4] He was recognised as "one of the pioneers of British hammer throwing", and was the AAC Champion in 1868,1870 and 1872.[4]
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