Ted Sampson

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Ted Sampson
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NationalityFlag of England.svg  England
Born2 December 1935

Edward John Sampson (born 1935), is a male former athlete who competed for England.

Athletics career

He represented England and won a silver medal in the 4 x 440 yard relay at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  2. "1958 Athletes". Team England.