Fred Wyers
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English / Canadian |
| Born | 1932 Prescot, England |
| Died | 16 July 2006 (aged 73) Canada |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Triple jump |
| Club | Darlington AC |
Frederick Wyers (1932-2006), was a male athlete who competed for England and Canada.
Biography
Wyers was a member of Darlington AC.[1]
He represented the England athletics team[2] in the triple jump at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales.[3][4]
He emigrated to Canada in 1960, via Lethbridge Alberta and became the 1963 Canadian Triple Jump Champion.
References
- ^ "Nagamai will miss big Ascot race". Daily News (London). 30 June 1958. p. 7. Retrieved 27 September 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Eldon Runs Six Miles At Cardiff". Birmingham Weekly Mercury. 29 June 1958. p. 24. Retrieved 27 September 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
- ^ "1958 Athletes". Team England.