John Disley
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| Olympic medal record | |||
| Men’s Athletics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 1952 Helsinki | 3000 metre steeple chase | |
John Ivar Disley (born 20 November 1928) was a Welsh athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metre steeple chase.
He competed for Great Britain in the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, Finland in the 3000 metre steeple chase where he won the Bronze medal.
Born in Corris, a village in Merioneth, Wales, John Disley was an Athlete of great repute. He is responsible for setting five British records in the steeplechase and four at two miles. He also set Welsh records at six different distances. He was the leading pioneeer of Orienteering in the UK and was one of the founders of the London Marathon. Disley became vice-chairman of the UK Sports Council in 1974, a post he held until 1982.
He is a member of the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame
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