Roy Mitchell (long jumper)

Roy Robert Mitchell (born 1 January 1955) is a male British former long jumper, born in Jamaica.

Roy Mitchell
Personal information
NationalityJamaican/English
Born (1955-01-01) 1 January 1955
Jamaica
Occupationelection
Sport
ClubEnfield Harriers
Medal record
Athletics
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 1978 Edmonton long jump

Athletics career

Mitchell competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics. His personal best jump was 8.08 m (26 ft 6 in).[1] He represented England and won a gold medal in the long jump event, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.[2][3]

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Roy Mitchell". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
  2. "1978 Athletes". Team England.
  3. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.


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