About Laurie Reed
Lived 1936 – 2018 (aged 81). Laurie Reed was a British athletics competitor.
Laurence David George Reed (22 May 1936 – 21 May 2018) was a British middle-distance runner who competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Biography Reed finished third behind Frank Salvat in the 3 miles event at the 1960 AAA Championships.
At the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, he represented Great Britain in the men's 1500 metres.
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Who was Laurie Reed?
British athlete (1936-2018)
When was Laurie Reed born?
Laurie Reed was born on 22 May 1936 in Dulwich.
When did Laurie Reed die?
Laurie Reed died on 21 May 2018 in England, Oxted.
What was Laurie Reed's occupation?
Laurie Reed was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Laurie Reed?
Laurie Reed was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Laurie Reed. https://biography.guide/laurie-reed/
MLA: "Laurie Reed." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/laurie-reed/.
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