About Gordon Dickson
Lived 1932 – 2015 (aged 83). Gordon Dickson was a Canadian marathon runner and long-distance runner.
Gordon Elford Dickson (2 January 1932 – 19 January 2015) was a Canadian long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1960 Summer Olympics. Dickson ran at both the 1958 and 1962 Commonwealth Games, placing 5th in 1958 and 12th in 1962 in the marathon. He won a bronze medal in the marathon at the 1959 Pan American Games.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gordon Dickson?
Canadian long-distance runner
When was Gordon Dickson born?
Gordon Dickson was born on 2 January 1932 in Calgary.
When did Gordon Dickson die?
Gordon Dickson died on 19 January 2015 in Burlington.
What was Gordon Dickson's occupation?
Gordon Dickson was a marathon runner and long-distance runner.
What nationality was Gordon Dickson?
Gordon Dickson was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gordon Dickson (athlete)
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