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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