Terry Davies (sprinter)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (Welsh) |
| Born | born c.1942[1] Wales |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Sprints |
| Club | Carmarthen Harriers |
Terrence Davies (born c.1942) is a former track and field athlete from Wales, who competed at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games and the 1970 British Commonwealth Games (now Commonwealth Games).
Biography
Davies was a member of Carmarthen Harriers and won the Welsh AAA title over 220 yards in 1966.[2] Davies competed for Wales in the 220 yards at the Birmingham Games as a warm-up to the Commonwealth Games.[3]
He represented the 1966 Welsh team[4] at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica, participating in three events;[5] the 100 yards, the 220 yards and the 4 × 110 yards relay, with Keri Jones, Lynn Davies and Ron Jones.[6]
In 1969, Davies a schoolteacher by profession and living in Slough, won the 200 metres at the Four Nations International.[1]
He went to a second Commonwealth Games, representing the 1970 Welsh team[7] at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland.[8]
References
- ^ a b "Sprint thrillers at Colwyn Bay". Liverpool Daily Post (Welsh Edition). 7 July 1969. p. 11. Retrieved 26 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "John Turned The Form Book Upside Down". Pontypridd Observer. 1 July 1966. p. 21. Retrieved 26 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "City Games attract good entry". Birmingham Daily Post. 23 June 1966. p. 19. Retrieved 26 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Wales Kingston 1966". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
- ^ "Ron Jones to lead strong Welsh team". Birmingham Daily Post. 15 June 1966. p. 22. Retrieved 26 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Tulloh ready for Russians". Sunday Mirror. 12 June 1966. p. 38. Retrieved 26 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "The Welsh Team". Liverpool Daily Post (Welsh Edition). 22 May 1970. p. 14. Retrieved 26 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Wales Edinburgh 1970". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 26 November 2025.