About Mercer Davies
Lived 1924 – 1997 (aged 72). Mercer Davies was a South African athletics competitor.
Mercer Davies (10 December 1924 – 26 January 1997) was a South African long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mercer Davies?
South African athletics competitor
When was Mercer Davies born?
Mercer Davies was born on 10 December 1924 in East London.
When did Mercer Davies die?
Mercer Davies died on 26 January 1997.
What was Mercer Davies's occupation?
Mercer Davies was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Mercer Davies?
Mercer Davies was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mercer Davies. https://biography.guide/mercer-davies/
MLA: "Mercer Davies." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mercer-davies/.
Chicago: "Mercer Davies." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mercer-davies/.
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