Michael Palmer (athlete)

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Michael Palmer
Personal information
Full nameMichael John Palmer
NationalityBritish
Born (1935-11-06) 6 November 1935 (age 88)
Sport
SportMiddle-distance running
Event(s) Steeplechase

Michael John Palmer (6 November 1935 - 13 February 1998) was a British middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 1960 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Michael Palmer Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2017.