Malcolm Dalrymple
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Malcolm James William•Dalrymple |
| Used name | Malcolm•Dalrymple |
| Born | 2 December 1922 in Bedford, England (GBR) |
| Died | 17 November 2008 |
| Affiliations | L.A.C., London (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
A javelin thrower, Malcolm Dalrymple competed in four internationals for Great Britain, including the 1948 Olympics. His win in a dual meet against France in 1949 was the first ever at the event for Britain in a dual international. He set a British record with 64.24 in 1948, was the 1939 AAA Junior champion and placed second at the AAAs in 1946 and 1948-50. He was the son of Jock Dalrymple, who competed at the 1924 Olympic Games and set six British javelin records in 1923-4. He was an engineer by profession.
Personal Best: JT – 64.24 (1948).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Malcolm Dalrymple | |||
| Javelin Throw, Men (Olympic) | 21 r1/2 |
Olympic family relations
- Son of Jock Dalrymple