Gordon Smallacombe
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
Representing  Canada | ||
| British Empire Games | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1930 Hamilton | Triple jump |
Gordon Smallacombe (10 February 1907–1957) was a Canadian track and field athlete who competed in jumping events.[1] He was the gold medallist in the triple jump at the 1930 British Empire Games, becoming the inaugural champion in the event with a jump of 14.76 m (48 ft 5 in). He remains the only Canadian man to win that title.[2] At the games, he also competed in the high jump (failing to record a mark) and in the long jump, taking fifth place with a jump of 6.61 m (21 ft 8 in).[3]
He won three titles at the Canadian Track and Field Championships, being high jump champion in 1929 and double champion in 1930 in the long and triple jump.[4]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | British Empire Games | Hamilton, Canada | — | High jump | NM |
| 5th | Long jump | 6.61 m | |||
| 1st | Triple jump | 14.76 m GR |
References
- ↑ Gordon Smallacombe. Track and Field Brinkster. Retrieved on 2016-03-16.
- ↑ Commonwealth Games. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-03-16.
- ↑ Gordon Smallacombe. Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved on 2016-03-16.
- ↑ Canadian Championships Medallists 1900-2012. Athletics Canada. Retrieved on 2016-03-16.
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