Leslie John Perry (29 January 1923 – 17 September 2005) was an Australian

long-distance runner Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires stamina as well as mental strength. Within endurance ru ...

. Perry finished sixth in the 5000 m event at the

1952 Summer Olympics The 1952 Summer Olympics (, ), officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad (, ) and commonly known as Helsinki 1952, were an international multi-sport event held from 19 July to 3 August 1952 in Helsinki, Finland. After Japan declared in ...

. He also ran the marathon 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 ...

and 10,000 m in 1952, but did not complete both races. He was the national champion in the 3 miles in 1949–1953, and placed seventh in this event at the

1950 British Empire Games The 1950 British Empire Games were the fourth staging of what is now called the Commonwealth Games. It was held in Auckland, New Zealand, between 4 and 11 February 1950, after a 12-year gap from the third edition of the games. A documentary fil ...

. After the completion of his international career, Perry was instrumental in the establishment and success of the Ringwood Athletics Club.

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* * * 1923 births 2005 deaths Australian male long-distance runners Olympic athletes for Australia Athletes (track and field) at the 1952 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1956 Summer Olympics Commonwealth Games athletes for Australia Athletes (track and field) at the 1950 British Empire Games People from Stawell, Victoria Sportsmen from Victoria (state) Australian Athletics Championships winners 20th-century Australian sportsmen {{Australia-athletics-bio-stub