Allan Lindsay

A member of the Shotts AC, triple jumper Allan Lindsay also represented the University of St Andrews during his time studying there to be a doctor. He was twice the Scottish hop, step an jump champion, in 1947 and 1948. In the latter of those years, he finished second to Australia’s George Avery at the AAAs, and subsequently gained selection or the London Olympics. Lindsay failed to qualify for the triple jump final at Wembley, while Avery went on to take the silver medal. Lindsay joined the Atalanta AC for the 1950 season, and represented Scotland at the British Empire Games in Auckland that year, but could only finish eighth. Lindsay also turned to coaching triple jumpers, and assisted William Laing of Ghana (then Gold Coast) during his time at St Andrews University, Laing won the 1949 and 1950 Scottish title, and was runner up in the AAAs in 1950 and 1953.

Personal Best: TJ – 14.37 (1949).