Graham Hamlyn
British triple jumper
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Graham Hamlyn (born 1947) is a former international athlete who competed at the Commonwealth Games.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | Q1. 1947[1] Thanet, Kent, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Triple jump |
| Club | Blackheath Harriers |
Biography
Hamlyn from Broadstairs, attended Dane Court Grammar School.[2] He was a member of the Blackheath Harriers and specialised in the triple jump[3] and represented England and Great Britain at international level.[4]
Hamlyn finished third at the AAA Championships,[5][6] behind Șerban Ciochină and Fred Alsop at the 1968 AAA Championships.[7][8]
Hamlyn represented the England team[9] at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland,[10] where he competed in the triple jump event.[11]
