Michael Daniel “Danie” Burger (25 March 1933 – 17 January 1990) was a South African

hurdler Hurdling is the act of jumping over an obstacle at a high speed or in a sprint. In the early 19th century, hurdlers ran at and jumped over each hurdle (sometimes known as 'burgles'), landing on both feet and checking their forward motion. Today ...

. He competed in the men's 110 metres hurdles at the

1956 Summer Olympics The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XVI Olympiad and officially branded as Melbourne 1956, were an international multi-sport event held in Melbourne, Victoria (Australia), Victoria, Australia, from 22 November to 8 December ...

. He won a silver medal in the pole vault at the

1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games The 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Perth, Western Australia, from 22 November to 1 December 1962. Athletic events were held at Perry Lakes Stadium in the suburb of Floreat and swimming events at Beatty Park in North ...

, representing

Rhodesia and Nyasaland The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, also known as the Central African Federation (CAF), was a colonial federation that consisted of three southern African territories: the self-governing British colony of Southern Rhodesia and the Brit ...

. He also finished fourth in the 4 × 110 yards relay (with Jeffery Smith,

Johan Du Preez Johan Du Preez (born 8 July 1936) is a former sprinter. He competed for Rhodesia in the men's 100 metres and men's 200 metres at the 1964 Summer Olympics. Representing Rhodesia and Nyasaland, he won a bronze medal in the 220 yards at the 196 ...

, and Roy Collins) at the 1962 Games. Burger won the decathlon at the British

1961 AAA Championships The 1961 AAA Championships was the 1961 edition of the annual outdoor track and field competition organised by the Amateur Athletic Association (AAA). It was held from 14 to 15 July 1961 at White City Stadium in London, England. Summary The ...

and finished third behind

Salvatore Morale Salvatore "Tito" Morale (born 4 November 1938) is an Italian athlete who mainly competed in the 400-metre hurdles. He won five medals, at the senior level, and at the International athletics competitions. Biography He competed for Italy in t ...

in the 220 yards hurdles event at the same Championships.

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* 1933 births 1990 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1956 Summer Olympics South African male hurdlers Olympic athletes for South Africa People from Lichtenburg Rhodesian hurdlers Athletes (track and field) at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games silver medallists for Rhodesia and Nyasaland South African emigrants to Rhodesia Afrikaner people White Rhodesian people Medallists at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Rhodesian pole vaulters 20th-century South African sportsmen Commonwealth Games silver medallists in athletics {{SouthAfrica-athletics-bio-stub