Ron Thurston

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Ron Thurston
Personal information
NationalityFlag of England.svg  England
BornThird quarter 1945
Warrington
Medal record
Boxing
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
British Empire & Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1966 Kingston 60 kg lightweight

Ronald V Thurston (born 1945), is a male former boxer who competed for England.

Boxing career

He represented England and won a silver medal in the 60 kg lightweight, at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica. [1] [2]

Four years later he represented England again at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland. [3] [4] [5]

He was a member of the Raven Boxing Club in Warrington which was run by father and son duo, Herbie and young Herbie Goulding.

References

  1. "1966 Athletes". Team England.
  2. "Kingston, Jamaica, 1966 Team". Team England.
  3. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  4. "1970 Athletes". Team England.
  5. "Edinburgh, 1970 Team". Team England.