Gordon Day
South African sprinter
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Gordon Raymond Day (born 4 January 1936) is a retired South African sprinter. He competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in the 400 metres and 4×400 metres relay events and finished fourth in the relay. He was part of the South African team that won the 4×440 yards relay at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, while finishing third in the individual 220 yards.[1]
Born4 January 1936 (age 90)
Died3 February 2026
Johannesburg
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight74 kg (163 lb)
Gordon Day at the 1960 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 January 1936 (age 90) |
| Died | 3 February 2026 Johannesburg |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | 400 metres |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 400 m – 45.8y (1959) |
Medal record | |
