About John Adey
Born 1943. John Adey is a British sprinter.
John Austin Adey (born 21 October 1943), is a male former athlete who competed for England.
Biography Adey finished second behind Mike Larrabee in the 440 yards event at the 1965 AAA Championships and third behind Wendell Mottley at the 1966 AAA Championships.
He represented England and won a bronze medal in the 4 x 440y relay, at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica.
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Who is John Adey?
British sprinter
When was John Adey born?
John Adey was born on 21 October 1943 in Brentford.
What is John Adey's occupation?
John Adey is a sprinter.
What nationality is John Adey?
John Adey is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Adey. https://biography.guide/john-adey/
MLA: "John Adey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-adey/.
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