Ron Clarke

(1937–2015) Long-distance Runner Australia

8 quotes in 72 categories

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.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Australian Sports Medal Centenary Medal Officer of the Order of Australia Bislett medal Member of the Order of the British Empire Athletics Australia Hall of Fame