About Brian Woolley
Lived 1937 – 1992 (aged 55). Brian Woolley was an athletics competitor.
John Bryan Woolley (17 February 1937 – 8 October 1992) is a former track and field athlete from Wales, who competed at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games (now Commonwealth Games).
Biography Woolley was educated at Grove Park School, Wrexham and was a member of the Loughborough College Athletics Club. He defeated Ray Gazard in the long jump event at the 1958 AAA Welsh championships and set a Welsh record in the process.
He represented the 1958 Welsh team at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales, where he participated in one event; the long jump event.
Woolley won the 1955 English AAA Junior long jump title before serving his national service with the Royal Air Force. He then won the inter-counties championship at White City.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Brian Woolley?
Welsh athlete
When was Brian Woolley born?
Brian Woolley was born on 17 February 1937.
When did Brian Woolley die?
Brian Woolley died on 8 October 1992.
What was Brian Woolley's occupation?
Brian Woolley was an athletics competitor.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Brian Woolley (long jumper)
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