About David Johnson
Born 1953. David Johnson is an athletics competitor.
David Clement Johnson (born 18 May 1953), is a male former athlete who competed for England.
Biography Johnson was educated at Richmond College in Sheffield and was member of Sheffield City AC. He finished second behind Tony Wadhams in the triple jump event at the 1971 AAA Championships.
The following year he became the British triple jump champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1972 AAA Championships. He took a break from the sport due to injuries before returning in 1974 and won a second AAA title at the 1977 AAA Championships.
Johnson coaches Jude Bright-Davies, Leila Newth, and Tito Odunaike.
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Who is David Johnson?
English athlete
When was David Johnson born?
David Johnson was born on 18 May 1953.
What is David Johnson's occupation?
David Johnson is an athletics competitor.
Sources & further reading
Β· DBpedia: David Johnson (triple jumper)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Johnson. https://biography.guide/david-johnson-athletics-competitor/
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