Dave Davidson (shot putter)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (Northern Irish) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Shot put |
| Club | Royal Ulster Constabulary AC |
David J. Davidson is a former athlete from Northern Ireland, who represented Northern Ireland at the British Empire and Commmonwealth Games (now Commonwealth Games).
Biography
Davidson was a constable with the Royal Ulster Constabulary by profession[1] and specialised in the shot put and became the first Irishman to throw over 50 feet in June 1962.[2]
He won the 1962 British Police Championships title[3]
He represented Northern Irish team at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Australia,[4][5] participating in the athletics events.[6] He finished tenth in the shot put.[7]
He was given the honour of being the flag standard bearer for Northern Ireland at the Games.[8]
Davidson finished runner-up in the 1964 British Police Championships.[9]
His son Jeremy Davidson played rugny union for Ireland and the British & Irish Lions.
References
- ^ "NIAAA Agree on Guide for Perth Games". Northern Whig. 22 December 1961. p. 8. Retrieved 14 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "All-Star Sports Programme". Belfast News-Letter. 14 June 1962. p. 7. Retrieved 14 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "R.U.C. Man wins shot putt at Southampton". Northern Whig. 29 May 1961. p. 8. Retrieved 14 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Empire Games - Ulster Shock". Belfast News-Letter. 7 September 1962. p. 1. Retrieved 14 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Empire Games Selection". Belfast News-Letter. 7 September 1962. p. 12. Retrieved 14 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Northern Ireland Perth 1962". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ^ "Athletics Shot Put - Men Perth 1962". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ^ "The Northern Ireland team". Belfast Telegraph. 22 November 1962. p. 16. Retrieved 14 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Derek wins: RUC take fours 2nds". Belfast Telegraph. 20 July 1964. p. 11. Retrieved 14 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.