Geoffrey Tudor
British middle-distance runner
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Geoffrey David Claud Tudor (29 December 1923 – 2 October 2018) was a British middle-distance runner who competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 29 December 1923 Marhee, India |
| Died | 2 October 2018 (aged 94) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | steeplechase |
| Club | University of Oxford AC Achilles Club |
Biography
Born in 1923 he was the son of Claud Tudor, he was educated at Wellington School and Christ Church College, Oxford.[1] Tudor was a lightweight boxer before taking up athletics and won the 1946 Oxbridge Sports half-mile title.[2]
Tudor finished second behind Peter Curry in the 2 miles steeplechase event at the 1948 AAA Championships.[3][4] Shortly after the AAAs, Tudor represented the Great Britain team at the 1948 Olympic Games in London.[2] He competed in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase event and was eliminated in heat two.[5]
Tudor later taught English and Mathematics at Abingdon School from 1948 to 1949[6] before moving to Devon to teach at the University College of the South West of England.[7]
He died on 2 October 2018 at the age of 94[8] in Bradiford, Devon.[1]
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