topic Re: RIP Ron Clarke in Community Spirit

RIP Ron Clarke

grandmoon — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 05:58:34 GMT

From 1965 to 1972 he held every world record for middle distance running, a feat unmatched by any other athlete.

"But it was Ron Clarke's sportsmanship that defined his running career," the prime minister said.

Mr Shorten said Clarke's tenacity, determination and character were tested but never conquered.

Many reflecting on his passing would have the image of a young man clad in white carrying a sputtering Olympic torch and the hopes of the nation into the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 1956.

Re: RIP Ron Clarke

imastawka — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 06:22:52 GMT

From the above link -

"Incredibly Ron wasn't even given a ticket to the opening ceremony," Mr Shorten said.

"After he lit the torch he took a train and bus to his uncle's house and watched the rest on TV."

RIP Ron

Re: RIP Ron Clarke

cmcoins2000 — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 06:24:39 GMT

@imastawka wrote:
From the above link -

"Incredibly Ron wasn't even given a ticket to the opening ceremony," Mr Shorten said.
"After he lit the torch he took a train and bus to his uncle's house and watched the rest on TV."

RIP Ron

WHAT.

Just a little shout - how dare they.

Re: RIP Ron Clarke

serendipityricho — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 06:27:23 GMT

R I P...Ron Clarke........a legend in Australian sporting history......................................Richo.

Re: RIP Ron Clarke

esseco46 — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 10:22:25 GMT

For once I agree with the duckheads in government/opposition.

"But it was Ron Clarke's sportsmanship that defined his running career," the prime minister said.

Mr Shorten said Clarke's tenacity, determination and character were tested but never conquered.

Thanks grandmoon for posting the above.

RIP to a true gentleman.