Ray Hatton

Runner and author in academia

Ray Hatton - Runner and author in academia
Born

1932
93 years ago

Died

March 4th, 2015
10 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

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Participated in middle-distance running, achieving numerous accolades in the sport. Contributed to academic literature through authored works that emphasized physical education and athletics. Held positions within educational institutions, focusing on integrating running into academic curricula. Contributed to the advancement of coaching methodologies within the field of athletics.

Competed in national and international track events

Published several academic papers on athletics

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