Ron Clarke

Australian Ronald William "Ron" Clarke (born February 21, 1937) was one of the best known middle and long distance runners in the 1960s.

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Australia - February 21 - 1937 - 1960s

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He is best remembered for setting 17 world records, but also for never winning a gold medal at the Olympic Games. He did win a bronze medal in the 10,000 m at the 1964 Summer Olympics, however. In 1956, when Clarke was still a promising youngster, he was chosen to light the Olympic Flame in the stadium during the opening ceremonies of the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne.

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World record - Olympic Games - 1964 Summer Olympics - Olympic Flame - Stadium - 1956 Summer Olympics - Melbourne

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He currently serves as Mayor of the Gold Coast, Queensland.

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