John Davies (runner, born 1949)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 17 January 1949[1] England |
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Sprinting |
| Club | Sale Harriers |
John Davies (born 17 January 1949) is a former international sprinter who competed at the Commonwealth Games and was selected for the Olympic Games.
Biography
Davies was a member of the Sale Harriers and specialised in middle distances, primarily the 800 metres and was the European junior record holder over the distance.[2]
Davies became the British 880 yards champion as the highest British athlete at the at the 1968 AAA Championships. He finished runner-up behind Ireland's Noel Carroll.[3][4][5] Shortly afterwards, in August 1968, he was selected for the 800 metres at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.[6] Davies was expected to challenge for a medal but unfortunately had to pull out because of a serious hamstring injury.[7]
Davies represented the England team[8] at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland,[9] where he competed in the 800 metres event, reaching the final.[10]
References
- ^ "Biographical information". Olympedia. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
- ^ "Hull Athletes to Run Against Poland". Hull Daily Mail. 24 August 1968. p. 14. Retrieved 24 January 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "AAA Championships (men)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
- ^ "Whetton through to mile final". Nottingham Guardian. 13 July 1968. Retrieved 24 January 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "White City results". The People. 14 July 1968. Retrieved 24 January 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Zentar Has Muscle Trouble Again". Alderley & Wilmslow Advertiser. 16 August 1968. p. 62. Retrieved 24 January 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Don't Run In Games, Coach Tells Davies". Manchester Evening News. 9 October 1968. p. 16. Retrieved 24 January 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Edinburgh, 1970 Team". Team England. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
- ^ "England's Men Athletes For Games". Evening News (London). 8 June 1970. p. 1. Retrieved 24 January 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "England Edinburgh 1970". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 24 January 2026.