About Michael Palmer
Lived 1935 – 1998 (aged 62). Michael Palmer was a British athletics competitor.
Michael John Palmer (6 November 1935 – 13 February 1998) was a British middle-distance runner who competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Biography Palmer finished third behind Eric Shirley in the steeplechase event at the 1960 AAA Championships. Later that year at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, he represented Great Britain in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase.
Palmer improved to second place behind Maurice Herriott at the 1961 AAA Championships.
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Who was Michael Palmer?
British athletics competitor
When was Michael Palmer born?
Michael Palmer was born on 6 November 1935.
When did Michael Palmer die?
Michael Palmer died on 13 February 1998.
What was Michael Palmer's occupation?
Michael Palmer was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Michael Palmer?
Michael Palmer was British.
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· DBpedia: Michael Palmer (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michael Palmer. https://biography.guide/michael-palmer-athletics-competitor/
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