Dick Steane
British sprinter (1939–2007)
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Richard Swift Steane (26 September 1939 – 3 June 2007) was a British sprinter who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.[1]
NationalityBritish (English)
Born26 September 1939
Isle of Wight, England
Died3 June 2007 (aged 67)
Height184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 26 September 1939 Isle of Wight, England |
| Died | 3 June 2007 (aged 67) |
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Sprints |
| Club | Thames Valley Harriers |
Medal record | |
Biography
Steane won the gold medal in the men's 4 × 400 metres relay at the 1963 Summer Universiade, with Adrian Metcalfe, Menzies Campbell and John Boulter.
Steane finished third behind Menzies Campbell in the 220 yards event at the 1967 AAA Championships[2][3] and third behind Paul Nash at the 1968 AAA Championships.[4][5]
At the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, he represented Great Britain in the 200 metres competition.[6]
