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David Charles Law (born c.1930), is a male former athlete who competed for England.
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| Nationality | England |
| Born | c.1930 |
David Charles Law (born c.1930), is a male former athlete who competed for England.
He represented England in the 880 yards and 1 mile at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, Canada. [1] [2]
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