David Lean
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | David Francis•Lean |
| Used name | David•Lean |
| Born | 22 August 1935 in Launceston, Tasmania (AUS) |
| Measurements | 182 cm / 65 kg |
| Affiliations | ?, New South Wales, (AUS) |
| NOC |  Australia |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
David Lean had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1956 Olympics 4×400 metres Relay; 1st in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 440 yards Hurdles, 2nd in the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 440 yards Hurdles, 3rd in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 4×110 yards Relay (with Brian Oliver, Hec Hogan, and Kevan Gosper), 3rd in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 4×440 yards Relay (with Brian Oliver, Don MacMillan, and Kevan Gosper). In the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Lean also finished fifth in the 120 yards hurdles.
Personal Bests: 400 – 47.6 (1956); 400H – 50.34y (1958).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Athletics | AUS |
David Lean | |||
| 400 metres Hurdles, Men (Olympic) | 5 | |||||
| 4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Australia | 2 | Silver |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (1–1–2 1954 Vancouver ATH gold: 440 yards hurdles, bronze: 4×110 yards relay and 4×440 yards relay; 1958 Cardiff ATH silver: 440 yards hurdles)