Tony Harris (athlete)
Tony Harris (actually Anthony James Harris; born June 1, 1941 ) is a former British middle-distance runner .
In 1962 he reached the semi-finals at the European Athletics Championships in Belgrade over 800 m . Starting for Wales , he finished sixth over 880 yards and in the mile run at the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth .
At the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston in 1966 , he was eliminated over 880 yards and over a mile in advance.
In 1966 he became Welsh Champion over 880 yards.
Personal bests
- 880 yards: 1: 48.5 min, August 5, 1964, London (corresponds to 1: 47.8 min over 800 m)
- 1500 m : 3: 46.1 min, 1964
- 1 mile: 3: 58.96 min, July 3, 1965, London
Web links
- Athlete portrait at The Power of Ten
- Tony Harris in the database of TOPS in athletics (English)
- Tony Harris in the database of trackfield.brinkster.net (English)
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| SURNAME | Harris, Tony |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Harris, Anthony James |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British middle distance runner |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 1, 1941 |