Anthony Chivers (athlete)
Anthony Chivers ( Anthony Hugh "Tony" Chivers; born April 12, 1920 ) is a retired British long-distance runner .
In 1947 he finished twelfth for England at the Cross of Nations .
At the British Empire Games in Auckland in 1950 , he won bronze over three miles and was sixth over six miles.
In 1947 he became English champion over six miles.
At the torch relay of the 2012 Summer Olympics , he was the oldest bearer of the torch.
Personal bests
- 3 miles: 14: 12.6 min, July 16, 1949, London
- 5000 m : 14: 46.3 min, September 7, 1947, Paris
- 6 miles: 30: 31.4 min, 1947
Web links
- Anthony Chivers in the database of TOPS in athletics (English)
- Former dentist becomes oldest Olympic torch-bearer , Article in Dental Tribune International, July 23, 2012
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Chivers, Anthony |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Chivers, Anthony Hugh; Chivers, Tony |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British long distance runner |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 12, 1920 |