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Dave Holt

b. 1944

British long-distance runner

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Born 1944. Dave Holt is a British long-distance runner and marathon runner.

Dave Holt (born 18 May 1944) is a former English distance runner, who competed in the 10000 metres at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, where he placed eleventh in his heat in 28 minutes 46.8. His personal best was 28 minutes 41.82, which he set at Crystal Palace on 15 July 1972. He originally competed for Hercules AC, and following that club's merger with Wimbledon AC, he competed for Hercules-Wimbledon AC. His twin brother Bob Holt had a faster personal best of 28 minutes 39.8, set in September 1972, but did not compete at a major championship.

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Who is Dave Holt?

British long-distance runner

When was Dave Holt born?

Dave Holt was born on 18 May 1944.

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Dave Holt is a long-distance runner and marathon runner.

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Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dave Holt

· Wikidata: Q5228994

· DBpedia: Dave Holt (athlete)

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