Lynn Davies

Lynn Davies

Lynn Davies CBE (born May 20, 1942 in Nantymoel near Bridgend, Wales) was captain of the British Olympic long jump team in 1964.

Olympic Gold Medalist

He won an Olympic gold medal in the event in 1964 (earning himself the Welsh nickname "Lynn the Leap") and finished ninth in 1968. In 1964 he also competed in the 100 metres contest.

MBE & OBE

Davies was created a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) on 17 June 2006, having previously been a Member (MBE).

He was also elected unopposed as President of the UK Members Council for a further four years following the close of nominations.
UK Athletics confirmed that the former Olympic long jump champion has been chosen by the sport to continue in his role up to 2011, after no other candidates were nominated to stand following public notification of the election process.


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