Ian McCafferty

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Ian McCafferty (born November 24, 1944) is a Scottish athlete. McCafferty won the silver medal at the Commonwealth 5,000 metres (1970) when he recorded a time of 13:23.34. This was one of the greatest races of all time. Reigning European 5,000 metres champion Ian Stewart set a new European record, but McCafferty was able to defeat the current world record holder Ron Clarke, and Olympic 1,500 metres champion Kip Keino.

He was a Scottish 5000 metre champion in 1971, and was also 3x 1 mile Scottish champion. He also won the AAAs Indoor championships on 3 occasions for 2 miles/3000 metres. Ian McCafferty won the Junior International Cross Country race in 1964. He represented Great Britain at the Munich Olympics. Competing over the 5000m, he finished in 11th place with a time of 13mins 43.2secs. He won his heat in a time of 13mins 38.2secs.

McCafferty's personal bests: Mile 3:56.8 (1969), 3,000 metres 7:57.6 (1970) and 5,000 metres 13:19.66 (1972).