John Davies
Personal information
Born (1952-11-20) 20 November 1952
Llwynypia, Wales
Sport
Country Great Britain
 Wales
SportAthletics
Event(s)Middle-distance running
3000 metres steeplechase
Medal record
Representing  Wales
British Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place1974 Christchurch3000 m steeplechase

John Davies (born 20 November 1952) is a Welsh former athlete.

Born in the Welsh village of Llwynypia, Davies was a member of the Thames Valley Harriers and became British national champion for the 3000 metres steeplechase in 1974. He was a Welsh record holder in that event.[1]

Davies claimed a surprise silver medal for Wales in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, where he had not been considered a serious contender for a podium spot. Due to a last lap collision he had with bronze medalist Evans Mogaka, Davies was disqualified after the race but on appeal was reinstated his silver medal after judges viewed the tape and ruled the contact was accidental.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ "John Davies". www.welshathletics.org.
  2. ↑ "Great Day For Wales As Pat Takes A Gold". Daily Mail. 26 January 1974.
  3. ↑ "Athletes Improve Behaviour After Referee's Warning". The Daily Telegraph. 28 January 1974.
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