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Lynn Davies
Welsh long jumper and 1964 Olympic champion.
The record
Lynn Davies is a Welsh long jumper and 1964 Olympic champion. Born on 20 May 1942 in Nant-y-moel, Davies is 84.
Davies studied at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Honours include Member of the Order of the British Empire, honorary master's degree and Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
With a Wikipedia article in 22 languages, Lynn Davies is No. 63,453 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 20 May 1942, Nant-y-moel (age 84)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Athletics competitor
- Nickname
- Lynn the Leap
- Field
- Sport
- Education
- Cardiff Metropolitan University
- Height
- 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 22
Did you know
20 May
Shares a birthday with Honoré de Balzac and John Stuart Mill.
22
Has a Wikipedia article in 22 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Honours and works
Awards
- Member of the Order of the British Empire1967
- Honorary master's degree1992
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire2006
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