About Richard Ripley
Lived 1901 – 1996 (aged 95). Richard Ripley was a British athletics competitor.
Richard Nicholson Ripley also known as Dick Ripley (23 June 1901 – 14 July 1996) was a British athlete who raced mainly in the 400 metres and competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Career Ripley competed for Great Britain at the 1924 Olympics Games held in Paris, France, in the 4 x 400 metre relay, where he won the bronze medal with his teammates Edward Toms, George Renwick and Guy Butler.
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Who was Richard Ripley?
British sprinter (1901–1996)
When was Richard Ripley born?
Richard Ripley was born on 23 June 1901 in Middlesbrough.
When did Richard Ripley die?
Richard Ripley died on 1 July 1996 in Hartlepool.
What was Richard Ripley's occupation?
Richard Ripley was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Richard Ripley?
Richard Ripley was British.
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