David Johnson (triple jumper)

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Born (1953-05-18) 18 May 1953 (age 67)

David Clement Johnson (born 1953), is a male former athlete who competed for England.

Athletics career

Johnson was a double National Champion after winning the 1972 and 1977 AAA National Championship title in the triple jump. [1]

Johnson represented England in the triple jump, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "AAA and National Championships Medallists". NUTS.
  2. "1978 Athletes". Team England.
  3. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.