Cecil Smith (track and field)

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Cecil Smith
Born 1936 [1]
Wales [1]
Died December 2, 2016(2016-12-02) (aged 80) [1]
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Spouse(s) Beth [1]
Children Clare and Jarod [1]
Awards Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal, 2002 [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Juzenas, Frank (13 December 2016). "Track and field icon Cecil Smith dies". The Brampton Guardian. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  2. ↑ "Smith, Mr. Cecil". The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  3. ↑ http://www.etobicoketrack.ca/site/mobile?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.etobicoketrack.ca%2FClub_History___Records.html#2812
  4. ↑ Christie, James (8 January 1999). "Samaranch needs to become gun-shy". The Globe and Mail. p. S2.
  5. ↑ Christie, James (21 April 1999). "Johnson not welcome in relays if he's reinstated, Bailey declares". The Globe and Mail. p. S4.
  6. ↑ Buffery, Steve (13 May 2010). "Disgraced track and field coach wanted to 'level the playing field'". Brockville Recorder. Brockville ON. QMI Agency. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  7. ↑ "Cecil Smith: 1936 – 2016". Athletics Canada. 6 December 2016. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  8. ↑ Canadian athletics administrator Smith dies. IAAF (2016-12-02). Retrieved on 2016-12-28.
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