| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  England |
| Born | 11 May 1937 |
| Died | 7 June 1997 (aged 60) |
Derek Stanley Clarke (1937-1997), is a male former athlete who competed for England.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | England |
| Born | 11 May 1937 |
| Died | 7 June 1997 (aged 60) |
Derek Stanley Clarke (1937-1997), is a male former athlete who competed for England.
He grew up in Ipswich.
In 1962 he was a corporal technician in the RAF, working with guided missiles. [1] By July 1966 he was a sergeant. [2] He left the RAF in early 1968. [3] [4]
Clarke was selected by England to represent his country in Athletics events. He was a two times National champion. [5]
On Friday 24 July 1964 in Nottingham, he broke the UK record of George McLachlan by 68 points with 6252. [6]
He represented England in the decathlon, at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica. [7] [8] [9]
He also competed in the 1966 European Athletics Championships – Men's decathlon.
He lived on Welbeck Road, Radcliffe-on-Trent. [10] With wife Joyce, he had four children, including son Tim. [11]
He was a Methodist preacher. [12]
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