Vic Matthews

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Vic Matthews
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born (1934-06-23) 23 June 1934 (age 89)
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event110 metres hurdles

Victor Charles Matthews (born 23 June 1934) is a British hurdler and decathlete. He competed in the men's 110 metres hurdles at the 1960 Summer Olympics. [1]

He also represented England in the 120 yards hurdles at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales. [2] [3] He was the 1956 National decathlon champion. [4]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Vic Matthews Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
  2. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  3. "1958 Athletes". Team England.
  4. "WAAA and National Championships Medallists". GBR Athletics.