About Rich Ferguson
Lived 1931 – 1986 (aged 54). Rich Ferguson was a Canadian middle-distance runner and long-distance runner.
Richard K. Ferguson (August 3, 1931 – May 24, 1986) was a bronze medal winner and Canadian record breaker in the "Miracle Mile" race at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, born in Calgary. He attended the University of Iowa. He won the Lionel Conacher Award in 1954. His son, with Canadian swimmer Kathleen McNamee, is Australian-born Canadian actor John Pyper-Ferguson.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rich Ferguson?
track athlete (1931-1986)
When was Rich Ferguson born?
Rich Ferguson was born on 3 August 1931 in Calgary.
When did Rich Ferguson die?
Rich Ferguson died on 24 May 1986 in Rancho Mirage.
What was Rich Ferguson's occupation?
Rich Ferguson was a middle-distance runner and long-distance runner.
What nationality was Rich Ferguson?
Rich Ferguson was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Rich Ferguson (runner)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rich Ferguson. https://biography.guide/rich-ferguson-middle-distance-runner/
MLA: "Rich Ferguson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rich-ferguson-middle-distance-runner/.
Chicago: "Rich Ferguson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rich-ferguson-middle-distance-runner/.
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