John Linaker
John Linaker ( John Henry Linaker; born November 16, 1939 ) is a former British obstacle , middle-distance and long-distance runner .
In 1966 he was starting for Scotland at the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston seventh over 3000 m obstacle and was eliminated over a mile in the lead.
In 1968 he finished fourth in the Polytechnic Marathon .
Six times he was Scottish champion over 3000 m obstacle (1960-1963, 1965, 1966) and once in cross country .
Personal bests
- 1 mile: 4: 09.5 min, 1966
- Marathon : 2:21:19 h, June 15, 1968, Chiswick
- 3000 m obstacle: 8: 41.38 min, August 6, 1966, Kingston
Web links
- Athlete portrait at Power of Ten
- John Linaker in the database of TOPS in athletics (English)
- Athlete portrait at the ARRS
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| SURNAME | Linaker, John |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Linaker, John Henry |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British obstacle, medium and long distance runner |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 16, 1939 |