Dave Black (runner)

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Dave Black
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born (1952-10-02) 2 October 1952 (age 71)
Tamworth, Staffordshire, England
Sport
SportLong-distance running
EventMarathon
Medal record
Athletics
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 1974 Christchurch 10,000m
Bronze medal – third place 1974 Christchurch 5,000m

David John Black (born 2 October 1952) is a male retired British long-distance runner. Black competed in the marathon at the 1980 Summer Olympics.[1] He represented England and won a silver medal in the 10,000 metres and a bronze medal in the 5,000 metres, at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand.[2][3] Four years later he represented England in the 10,000 metres, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Dave Black Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  2. ^ "1974 Games". Team England.
  3. ^ "Athletes, 1974 England team". Team England.
  4. ^ "1978 Athletes". Team England.
  5. ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.