Lynn Davies
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British |
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20 May 1942 (1942-05-20) (age 69)
Nantymoel, Wales |
Lynn Davies CBE (born May 20, 1942 in Nantymoel near Bridgend, Wales) was a member of the Cardiff Amateur Athletic Club and captain of the British Olympic long jump team in 1964.[1]
During the 1990s, he was a member of BBC Cymru/Wales' sports department.
[edit] Olympic Gold Medalist
He won an Olympic gold medal in the long jump in 1964 (earning himself the Welsh nickname "Lynn the Leap") and finished ninth in 1968, having been flag bearer at the opening ceremony. In 1964 he also competed in the 100 metres and 4x100 metres contests.[1] He was 18th in the long jump at the 1972 Olympics, his selection being something of a surprise at the time.
[edit] MBE & OBE
Davies was created a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) on 17 June 2006, having previously been a Member (MBE).
He was also elected unopposed as President of the UK Members Council for a further four years following the close of nominations.
UK Athletics confirmed that the former Olympic long jump champion has been chosen by the sport to continue in his role up to 2011, after no other candidates were nominated to stand following public notification of the election process.
[edit] References
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Davies, Lynn |
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British athlete |
| Date of birth |
May 20, 1942 |
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United Kingdom
Howard Winstone
