Richard Buck
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Richard Buck, (born November 14, 1986 in Grimsby), is a British sprinter.
After competing in basketball and high jump at Lady Lumley's School, Richard took up sprinting at the relatively late age of 15. He quickly took to the sport, and was the fastest 400 m sprinter in his age group after just 2 years.[1] This form brought him to the attention of the national selectors, and he was selected to compete as England's only 400 m representative at the 2004 Commonwealth Youth Games, in Bendigo, Australia, where he won a bronze medal. [2]
He came to national attention during the 2007 season, being selected to represent Great Britain at both the World Student Games and as part of the relay squad at the 2007 World Athletics Championships in Osaka.
His 2008 indoor season started well, with a win at the Norwich Union international match in Glasgow the 400m, helping to secure a win for Great Britain. He also won the 400m event at the World Indoor trials and National Championships in Sheffield and competed in the semi-finals of the 2008 World Indoor Championships.[3]
His current club is City of York A.C, (formerly Nestle York A.C), previously he had an 18 month spell at Scarborough A.C.
[edit] References
- IAAF profile for Richard Buck
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