John Davies (runner, born 1949)

Davies was a member of the Sale Harriers and specialised in middle distances, primarily the 800 metres and was the European junior record holder over the distance.^[2]

Davies became the British 880 yards champion as the highest British athlete at the at the 1968 AAA Championships. He finished runner-up behind Ireland's Noel Carroll.^[3][4][5] Shortly afterwards, in August 1968, he was selected for the 800 metres at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.^[6] Davies was expected to challenge for a medal but unfortunately had to pull out because of a serious hamstring injury.^[7]

Davies represented the England team^[8] at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland,^[9] where he competed in the 800 metres event, reaching the final.^[10]