Dave_Black_(athlete)

Dave Black (runner)

Dave Black (runner)

British long-distance runner

David John Black (born 2 October 1952) is a male retired British long-distance runner.

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Career

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]

Personal life

In 1976 he lived in Polesworth.[6]

References

  1. [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. [2]
    "1974 Games". Team England.
  3. [3]
    "Athletes, 1974 England team". Team England.
  4. [4]
    "1978 Athletes". Team England.
  5. [5]
    "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  6. [6]
    Coleshill Chronicle Friday 18 June 1976
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