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Bruce Field

b. 1947

Australian hurdler, sprinter and long jumper

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About Bruce Field

Born 1947. Bruce Field is an Australian hurdler, sprinter and long jumper.

Bruce William Field (born 22 January 1947) is an Australian former athlete who competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics and won a silver medal at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games. He specialised in sprint races, hurdles and the long jump.

Field was born in Melbourne and trained at St. Stephens Harriers in Mount Waverley.

Career At the 1972 Summer Olympics he took part in both the long jump and 400 metres hurdles. The only Australian in the long jump competition, he finished in 15th position with a leap of 7.76m, finishing 3 cm short of a place in the final. He was in the fourth heat for the 400 metres hurdles, which was won by eventual gold medalist John Akii-Bua. Field placed fourth and was eliminated from the competition.

In 1974 he was the national champion in the 400 metres hurdles and in the same year won a silver medal in the 400 metres hurdles event, behind England's Alan Pascoe, at the British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch. His time of 49.32 set in Christchurch remained a national record for 20 years. He also had top five finishes in the 400 metres and long jump.

Post-athletics While competing in athletics, Field also studied for a PhD at the University of Melbourne.

He is now an Associate Professor in the Monash University Department of Mechanical Engineering.

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University of Melbourne
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Monash University
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Bruce William Field

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bruce Field?

Australian hurdler, sprinter and long jumper

When was Bruce Field born?

Bruce Field was born on 22 January 1947 in Melbourne.

What is Bruce Field's occupation?

Bruce Field is a hurdler, sprinter and long jumper.

What nationality is Bruce Field?

Bruce Field is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bruce Field

· Wikidata: Q27058157

· DBpedia: Bruce Field (athlete)

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