About Michael Denley
Lived 1931 – 2013 (aged 82). Michael Denley was a British athletics competitor.
Michael John Denley (21 November 1931 – 31 December 2013) was a British athlete who competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics. Denley died on 31 December 2013, at the age of 82.
Biography Denley was born in Wandsworth, London and educated at Hampton School. He won the 1949 AAA junior javelin title.
Denley became the British javelin throw champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1950 AAA Championships.
After losing his AAA title to Italian Amos Matteucci at the 1951 AAA Championships, Denley regained it at the 1952 AAA Championships. Shortly afterwards he represented the Great Britain team at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, where he competed in the men's javelin throw competition.
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Who was Michael Denley?
British athlete
When was Michael Denley born?
Michael Denley was born on 21 November 1931 in Wandsworth.
When did Michael Denley die?
Michael Denley died on 31 December 2013.
What was Michael Denley's occupation?
Michael Denley was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Michael Denley?
Michael Denley was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michael Denley. https://biography.guide/michael-denley/
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