Hampson, a native of Clapham (London), didn't take up running seriously until the last year of his studies at Oxford University.

[1][2] Also a winner at the inaugural British Empire Games,[3] he retained his title at the 1931 AAA Championships.

[5][6][7] Shortly afterwards he was selected to represent Great Britain at the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and was one of the favourites for the 800 metre gold.

In the final, Hampson fought off Canadian Alex Wilson to break the tape in 1.49.7, a new world record.

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