Henry Leeke (c.1846–1922) was a notable British amateur athlete, and one-time Amateur Champion of England in the hammer throw.
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Born in Holbrook, Derbyshire, Leeke was the son of the Reverend William Leeke, noted Waterloo historian, and famous for carrying the Colour of the 52nd Light Infantry during the battle.[1]
He represented the University of Cambridge in the hammer throw and shot put,[1] winning the hammer event against Oxford in 1868.[2] He was recognised as "one of the pioneers of British hammer throwing", and was the AAC Champion in 1868,1870 and 1872.[2]
He married the daughter of Matthew Wise of Shrubland Hall, Leamington,[3] with whom he had five daughters and one son, Henry Alan Leeke, who represented Great Britain at the 1908 Summer Olympics, and who died in 1915.[1]
Leeke died at Cliff House, Leamington on 21 February 1922, aged 76.[1]