Arthur Gray (athlete)

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Arthur John Gray was an athlete who competed for England.

Athletics career

He competed for England in the high jump and triple jump at the 1934 British Empire Games in London. [1] He was the 1931 high jump AAA champion and 1932 triple jump AAA champion. [2]

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References

  1. "Athletes and Results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  2. "BRITISH ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS 1919-1939". GBR Athletics.