Les Perry
 Perry in 1953 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born |
29 January 1923 Stawell, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 17 September 2005 (aged 82) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 5000 m, 10,000 m, marathon |
| Club | Williamstown Athletic Club |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) |
5000 m – 14:23.16 (1952) 10,000 m – 30:23.0 (1953)[1][2] |
Leslie John "Les" Perry (29 January 1923 – 17 September 2005) was an Australian long-distance runner who finished sixth in the 5000 m event at the 1952 Summer Olympics. He also ran the marathon at the 1956 Summer Olympics 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.[1][3]
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- 1 2 "Olympics". sports-reference.
- ↑ Profile at trackfield.brinkster.net
- ↑ Leslie 'Les' PERRY (Vic). Athletics Australia
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