| Personal information | |
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| Nationality |  England |
| Born | 1940 Grays, Essex |
| Died | 29 August 2011 |
Melvyn 'Mel' Richard Batty (1940 - 29 August 2011) was an athlete who competed for England.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | England |
| Born | 1940 Grays, Essex |
| Died | 29 August 2011 |
Melvyn 'Mel' Richard Batty (1940 - 29 August 2011) was an athlete who competed for England.
He represented England in the 3,000m steeplechase, 6 miles and marathon at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Western Australia. [1] [2]
He was a member of the Thurrock Harriers Club, and was the British cross country champion
He suffered a heart attack on 19 August 2011 and died 10 days later. [3]
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