Michael Denley
British javelin thrower (1931–2013
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Michael John Denley (21 November 1931 – 31 December 2013) was a British athlete who competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics.[1] Denley died on 31 December 2013, at the age of 82.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 21 November 1931 Wandsworth, London, England |
| Died | 31 December 2013 (aged 82) |
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 66 kg (146 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Javelin throw |
| Club | Thames Valley Harriers |
Biography
Denley was born in Wandsworth, London and educated at Hampton School. He won the 1949 AAA junior javelin title.[3]
Denley became the British javelin throw champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1950 AAA Championships.[4][5]
After losing his AAA title to Italian Amos Matteucci at the 1951 AAA Championships, Denley regained it at the 1952 AAA Championships.[6][7] Shortly afterwards he represented the Great Britain team at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, where he competed in the men's javelin throw competition.[3]
Denley won another AAA javelin title at the 1953 AAA Championships.[8][9]