John Merriman

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn Linden•Merriman
Used nameJohn•Merriman
Born27 June 1936 in Watford, England (GBR)
Died30 September 1999 in Highworth, England (GBR)
Measurements171 cm / 60 kg
AffiliationsWatford Harriers, Watford (GBR)
NOC Great Britain

Biography

John Merriman had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 6 miles, 3rd in the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 6 miles. In the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 3 miles he finished fifth. He also participated in the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games marathon, but did not finish. In the British Empire and Commonwealth Games he competed for Wales.

Personal Best: 10000 – 28:52.89 (1960).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Athletics GBR John Merriman
10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 8

Special Notes