John Williams (track runner)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (Welsh) |
| Born | c.1941[1] Wales |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Middle-distance |
| Club | Carmarthen Harriers |
John Michael Williams (born c.1941) is a former track and field athlete from Wales, who competed at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games (now Commonwealth Games).
Biography
Williams was educated at Carmarthen Grammar School[2] and was a member of the Carmarthen Harriers.[3] In 1958, he recorded 1min 57sec over 880 yards[4] and in June 1958 he represented South Wales against North Wales in a warm up event before the Empire Games, finishing runner-up behind Haydn Tawton in the 880 yards event.[5]
He represented the 1958 Welsh team[6] at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales,[7] where he participated in one event;[8] the 880 yards race.[9]
References
- ^ "Young Athletes Need Top-Class Experience". Western Mail. 8 May 1958. p. 10. Retrieved 21 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Chapter of accidents to stars in Welsh fixtures". Western Mail. 14 May 1959. p. 12. Retrieved 21 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "They wear the Red Dragon". Western Mail. 18 July 1958. p. 25. Retrieved 21 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Good Times by Welsh athletes". Western Mail. 5 May 1958. p. 11. Retrieved 21 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Three athletic records go". Western Mail. 30 June 1958. p. 7. Retrieved 21 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Britain's sprint hope in two Games events". Derby Daily Telegraph. 25 June 1958. p. 2. Retrieved 21 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "British Empire and Commonwealth Games". Rugby Relics. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
- ^ "Wales Cardiff 1958". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
- ^ Newham, C. E. (1958). The Official History of the VIth British Empire and Commonwealth Games. Organising Committee of the VIth British Empire and Commonwealth Games.