Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
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Sex | Male |
Full name | Laurence•Reavell-Carter |
Used name | Laurence•Reavell-Carter |
Born | 27 August 1914 in Brentford, England (GBR) |
Died | 4 October 1985 in Hastings, England (GBR) |
Affiliations | Reading University Athletic Club / Milocarian Athletic Club / Royal Air Force |
NOC | Great Britain |
After winning the AAA Junior shot in 1933 and AAA indoor shot in 1936, Laurence Reavell-Carter developed into a leading discus thrower, competing in two Olympics. He placed second in the AAA discus in 1936, was a finalist in 1938-39, and then placed third in 1948. During his career in the RAF he was awarded the CBE and retired with the rank of Wing Commander.
Personal Bests: SP – 13.43 (44-1) (1948); DT – 43.99 (144-4) (1948).
Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
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1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR | Laurence Reavell-Carter | |||
Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) | AC r1/2 | |||||
1948 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR | Laurence Reavell-Carter | |||
Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) | 25 r1/2 |