Ron Clark (9 March 1930 – 27 October 2022) was a British

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 ...

. He competed in the

marathon The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of kilometres ( 26 mi 385 yd), usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There ...

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 ...

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1930 births 2022 deaths People from Lambeth Athletes from the London Borough of Lambeth English male marathon runners British male marathon runners Olympic athletes for Great Britain Athletes (track and field) at the 1956 Summer Olympics {{England-longdistance-athletics-bio-stub