David Johnson (triple jumper)
English athlete
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David Clement Johnson (born 18 May 1953), is a male former athlete who competed for England.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 18 May 1953 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | triple jump |
| Club | Sheffield City AC |
Biography
Johnson was educated at Richmond College in Sheffield and was member of Sheffield City AC.[1] He finished second behind Tony Wadhams in the triple jump event at the 1971 AAA Championships.[2]
The following year he became the British triple jump champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1972 AAA Championships.[3] He took a break from the sport due to injuries before returning in 1974 and won a second AAA title at the 1977 AAA Championships.[2]
Johnson represented England in the triple jump, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Canada.[4][5]