Brian Oliver (triple jumper)

Brian Thomas Oliver (26 September 1929 – 20 October 2015) was an Australian Olympic athlete who specialised in the triple jump, long jump and sprint running. He won the triple jump event at the 1950 British Empire Games and placed 23rd at the 1956 Summer Olympics. Oliver won the national triple jump title in 1953–54 and 1956, and the long jump title in 1953 and 1956. He was ranked #3 in the world in 1950 and #4 in 1953 in the triple jump.[3]

Brian Oliver
Oliver (left) at the 1950 British Empire Games
Personal information
Born26 September 1929
Northam, Western Australia
Died20 October 2015(2015-10-20) (aged 86)[1]
Perth, Western Australia
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight74 kg (163 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Triple jump, long jump, sprint
ClubRoyal Australian Air Force, Canberra
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)TJ – 15.61 m (1950)[2]
Medal record
Representing  Australia
British Empire Games
Gold medal – first place 1950 Auckland Triple Jump
Bronze medal – third place 1954 Vancouver 4×110 yard relay
Bronze medal – third place 1954 Vancouver 4×440 yard relay

References

  1. Brian Oliver's obituary. heavenaddress.com
  2. Brian Oliver. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Brian Oliver". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020.


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