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Ronald CLARKE

Also known as
CLARKE Roland William Ronald William "Ron" Clarke
Countries
Australia
Roles
Olympic athlete
bronze medallist
From … To
21.2.1937 - 17.6.2015
Related actors
Emil ZATOPEK
https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/64643

Related objects

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Melbourne 1956, torch used by Ron CLARKE, the last relayer, at the opening ceremony.

Used: Ronald CLARKE

Athletics shirt worn by Ron CLARKE (AUS), bronze medallist in Tokyo in 1964 and last torch bearer in Melbourne in 1956.

Used: Ronald CLARKE ...
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