Ron Clarke was a long-distance runner from Australia, best known for The measure of success.
Quick Facts About Ron Clarke
Born
February 21, 1937
Died
June 17, 2015
Nationality
Australia
Profession
Long-distance Runner
Notable works
The measure of success
About Ron Clarke
Ronald William Clarke was an Australian athlete, writer, and the Mayor of the Gold Coast from 2004 to 2012. He was one of the best-known middle- and long-distance runners in the 1960s, notable for setting seventeen world records.
Awards & Honors
Australian Sports MedalCentenary MedalOfficer of the Order of AustraliaBislett medalMember of the Order of the British EmpireAthletics Australia Hall of Fame
