About Richard Miller
Lived 1929 – 2021 (aged 91). Richard Miller was a British athletics competitor and javelin thrower.
Richard Dennis William Miller (14 February 1929 – 7 January 2021 ) was a British athlete who competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics. .
Biography At the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland, Miller competed in the men's javelin throw event.
He finished runner-up behind Michael Denley at the 1952 AAA Championships, which secured his Olympic selection. and was runner-up again behind Colin Smith at the 1963 AAA Championships.
Initially listed as a reserve, he was one of three athletes to be added to the Northern Irish team in September 1962. He subsequently competed at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Australia, participating in the javelin throw event.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard Miller?
British javelin thrower
When was Richard Miller born?
Richard Miller was born on 14 February 1929 in Belfast.
When did Richard Miller die?
Richard Miller died on 7 January 2021.
What was Richard Miller's occupation?
Richard Miller was an athletics competitor and javelin thrower.
What nationality was Richard Miller?
Richard Miller was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dick Miller (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Miller. https://biography.guide/richard-miller-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "Richard Miller." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/richard-miller-athletics-competitor/.
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