Dave Chapman (athlete)

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Dave Chapman
Personal information
Full nameDavid John Chapman
NationalityBritish
Born (1936-08-21) 21 August 1936 (age 86)
Sport
SportMiddle-distance running
Event(s) Steeplechase

David John Chapman (born 21 August 1936) is a British middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 1960 Summer Olympics. [1] He also represented England in the 3,000 metres steeplechase at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Western Australia. [2] [3]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Dave Chapman Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
  2. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  3. "1962 Athletes". Team England.