Anthony Chivers (athlete)

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Anthony Chivers
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
BornApril 1920 (1920-04)
Writhlington, Somerset, England
Died3 May 2015(2015-05-03) (aged 95)
Hampshire, England
Sport
SportAthletics
Event
long-distance
ClubReading AC
Medal record
Athletics
Representing  England
British Empire Games
Bronze medal – third place 1950 Auckland 3 miles

Anthony Hugh Chivers (April 1920 – 3 May 2015) was a male athlete who competed for England at the Commonwealth Games.

Biography

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Chivers became the British 6 miles champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1947 AAA Championships.[1] At the 1949 AAA Championships Chivers finished second behind John Joe Barry.[2][3]

Chivers represented England and won a bronze medal in the 3 miles at the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland, New Zealand. He also competed in the 6 miles race.[4][5]

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