| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 26 December 1945 |
| Died | 3 December 2016 (aged 70) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Middle-distance running |
| Event | 800 metres |
Dave Cropper (26 December 1945 – 3 December 2016) was a British middle-distance runner. He competed in the 800 metres at the 1968 Summer Olympics and the 1972 Summer Olympics.[1]
Early life
He was born in Birmingham. He attended the Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in Mansfield.[2] He grew up in Mansfield Woodhouse.[3]
Personal life
He married in December 1971. His wife's family lived on Clumber Road, in North Evington in Leicester.[4]
References
- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Dave Cropper Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
- ↑ Nottingham Evening Post Thursday 21 February 1963, page 12
- ↑ Nottingham Evening Post Saturday 22 February 1964
- ↑ Leicester M Monday 17 July 1972, page 7
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