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Richard Ripley

Dick Ripley
Ripley in 1924
Personal information
NationalityBritish (Scottish)
Born23 June 1901
Ormesby, Middlesbrough, England
Died14 July 1996 (aged 95)
Hartlepool, England
Sport
SportAthletics
Event440y/400m
ClubPolytechnic Harriers
Medal record

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.[1]

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.[1]

The following year Ripley finished third behind Henry Stallard in the 440 yards event at the 1925 AAA Championships.[2][3][4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Richard Ripley". Olympedia. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
  2. ^ "AAA Championships". Gloucester Citizen. 18 July 1925. Retrieved 3 January 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. ^ "New Holders". Daily News (London). 20 July 1925. Retrieved 3 January 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. ^ "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 3 January 2025.