Leonard Walter Carter (born 21 November 1942) is a former British sprinter.

Biography

Carter finished third behind Seraphino Antao in the 2220 yards event at the

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. Later that year at the

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, he won the gold medal with the

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team in the 4 x 110 yards relay. Carter would finish third again (this time behind

Menzies Campbell Walter Menzies Campbell, Baron Campbell of Pittenweem, (; born 22 May 1941), often known as Ming Campbell, is a Scottish politician, advocate and former athlete. A member of the Liberal Democrats, he was Member of Parliament (MP) for North ...

) at the

1964 AAA Championships The 1964 AAA Championships was the 1964 edition of the annual outdoor track and field competition organised by the Amateur Athletic Association (AAA). It was held from 10 to 11 July 1964 at White City Stadium in London, England. Summary The ...

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