Colin Boumphrey (1898–1945) was a British multi-sport athlete and military officer. He is primarily recognized for his participation in the 1920 Summer Olympics and for representing the England national rugby union team.
Born on April 1, 1898, in Liverpool, Boumphrey was educated at Shrewsbury School. During his athletic career, he specialized in track and field, specifically the long jump. At the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium, he represented Great Britain in the men's long jump event. He reached the final and finished in sixth place with a jump of 6.74 meters.
In addition to his achievements in athletics, Boumphrey was a notable rugby union player. He played as a wing for the Liverpool Rugby Union Football Club and earned four international caps for the England national team between 1921 and 1924. During this period, he participated in the Five Nations Championship.
Boumphrey’s military career spanned both World Wars. During World War I, he served with the Royal Naval Air Service and subsequently the Royal Air Force (RAF). He returned to active duty during World War II, attaining the rank of Wing Commander in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Boumphrey died on February 24, 1945, while in active service when his aircraft was reported missing over the Atlantic. He is commemorated by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at the Runnymede Memorial in Surrey, England.