Roy Mitchell (long jumper)

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Roy Mitchell
Personal information
NationalityJamaican/English
Born (1955-01-01) 1 January 1955 (age 68)
Jamaica
Occupationelection
Sport
ClubEnfield Harriers
Medal record
Athletics
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1978 Edmonton long jump

Roy Robert Mitchell (born 1 January 1955) is a male British former long jumper, born in Jamaica.

Athletics career

Mitchell competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics. His personal best jump was 8.08 m (26 ft 6 in). [1] He represented England and won a gold medal in the long jump event, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. [2] [3]

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References

  1. ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Roy Mitchell". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
  2. ↑ "1978 Athletes". Team England.
  3. ↑ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.


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