Ray Smedley
British middle- and long-distance runner
About Ray Smedley
Born 1951. Ray Smedley is a British middle-distance runner, long-distance runner and marathon runner.
Raymond John Smedley (born 3 September 1951) is a retired British middle to long-distance runner who competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Biography Smedley finished second behind Peter Stewart in the 1500 metres event at the 1972 AAA Championships. Shortly afterwards Smedley represented Great Britain and competed in the men's 1500 metres at the 1972 Olympics Games in Munich.
After stepping up in distance he represented England in the marathon event, at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Australia.
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Who is Ray Smedley?
British middle- and long-distance runner
When was Ray Smedley born?
Ray Smedley was born on 3 September 1951 in Sutton Coldfield.
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Ray Smedley is a middle-distance runner, long-distance runner and marathon runner.
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Ray Smedley is British.
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