Patrick, born in Cupar,[2] represented the Scottish team[3] at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Canada,[4] where he competed in the super-heavyweight category[5] and won a silver medal.[6]
He represented the Scottish team again[7] at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Australia, where he competed in the super-heavyweight class, winning a bronze medal.[6] and then represented the Scottish team for a third time[8] at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland, where he competed in the super-heavyweight category,[9] winning a silver medal.[6]
Patrick was a four-times winner of the British Wrestling Championships at super-heavyweight in 1981, 1984, 1985 and 1988.[10]
He was a chief inspector with the Metropolitan Police by profession and was the first wrestler to carry the flag for Scotland at the Commonwealth Games.[1]
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