Rich Ferguson

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Rich Ferguson (actually Richard K. Ferguson; born August 3, 1931 in Calgary , † May 24, 1986 in Rancho Mirage , United States ) was a Canadian middle and long distance runner .

At the British Empire Games in Auckland in 1950 , he was eliminated over a mile in advance and did not reach the goal over three miles . In 1952 he failed at the Olympic Games in Helsinki over 5000 m in the preliminary round.

At the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver in 1954 , he won bronze in the mile run and finished fifth over 880 yards .

He was three times Canadian champion over three miles or 5000 m (1949, 1950, 1952) and once over a mile (1954). In 1953 he was starting NCAA championship over two miles for the University of Iowa .

Personal bests

  • 1 mile: 4: 04.6 min, August 7, 1954, Vancouver
  • 5000 m: 15: 18.0 min, June 27, 1952, Hamilton

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SURNAME Ferguson, Rich
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Ferguson, Richard K.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Canadian middle and long distance runner
DATE OF BIRTH August 3, 1931
PLACE OF BIRTH Calgary
DATE OF DEATH May 24, 1986
Place of death Rancho Mirage