Dave Chapman (athlete)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 21 August 1936 Walthamstow, London, England |
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Middle-distance / Steeplechase |
| Club | Woodford Green AC |
David John Chapman (born 21 August 1936) is a British middle-distance runner who commpeted at the 1960 Summer Olympics.[1]
Biography
[edit]Chapman finished second behind Eric Shirley in the 3,000 metres steeplechase event at the 1960 AAA Championships[2][3] At the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, he represented Great Britain in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase.[4]
Chapman finished second again, this time behind Maurice Herriott at the 1962 AAA Championships.[5] He also represented England in the 3,000 metres steeplechase at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Western Australia.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Dave Chapman Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ^ "Salvat hits the road to Rome". Weekly Dispatch (London). 17 July 1960. Retrieved 4 May 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "AAA Championships (men)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ "Biographical Information". Olympedia. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
- ^ "1962 Athletes". Team England.
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