Clifford Davis (athlete)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | South African |
| Born | 23 April 1900 Cape Town, South Africa |
| Died | 19 October 1974 (aged 74) London, England |
| Weight | 172 cm |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field athletics |
| Event(s) | 800m and 1500m |
| Club | University of Cambridge AC Achilles Club |
Clifford Eleazar Davis (23 April 1900 – 19 October 1974)[1] was a track and field athlete who competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics.[2]
Biography
Davis was born in Cape Town, South Africa[3] but studied at St Paul's School, London and Christ's College, Cambridge.[4]
At the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris he competed in the 800m and 1500m events.[3]
References
- ^ "Charles Davis". Olympedia. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Clifford Davis Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
- ^ a b "Biographical Information". Olympedia. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
- ^ "Meeting of the Varsities". Pall Mall Gazette. 20 July 1923. Retrieved 17 April 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.