First Olympic medal to be won by a black British athlete comes to auction
Jack London (1905-66) became the first black British athlete to win an Olympic medal when he was awarded bronze in the 4x4 100 metres relay and a silver in the 100 metres sprint in the 1928 Games in Amsterdam.
London’s medals have been consigned to auction at Hansons in Etwall, Derbyshire, by family and will …