John Vincent Powell (2 November 1910 – 27 July 1982) was a British middle-distance runner.
[1][4] Powell represented London Athletic Club[5] and finished second behind Tommy Hampson in the 880 yards event at the 1932 AAA Championships.
[6][7][8] Shortly afterwards he was selected to represent Great Britain at the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and reached the final of the men's 800 metres.
[9] Powell finished behind Jack A. Cooper at the 1934 AAA Championships[10][11] before participating in the 880 yards at the 1934 British Empire Games in London.
He served as a squadron leader in the RAF during the Second World War, including in the Middle East, and was mentioned in dispatches three times.