Derek Boosey
British triple jumper
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Derek Charles Joseph Boosey (born 15 July 1942) is a British athlete who competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics.[1]
NationalityBritish (English)
Born15 July 1942
Pune, British India
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 15 July 1942 Pune, British India |
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Triple jump |
| Club | Belgrave Harriers |
Biography
Boosey finished third behind Fred Alsop in the triple jump event at the 1964 AAA Championships.[2][3] Later that year at the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo, he represented Great Britain in the men's triple jump competition.[4]
Boosey would finish on the podium three more times at the AAA Championships at the 1967 AAA Championships, 1969 AAA Championships and 1970 AAA Championships.[5][6]
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