Athletics at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games – Men's 1 mile explained
Event: | Men's 1 mile |
Games: | 1966 |
Venue: | Independence Park, Kingston |
Dates: | August 11 and 13, 1966 |
Gold: | Kip Keino |
Goldcga: | KEN |
Silver: | Alan Simpson |
Silvercga: | ENG |
Bronze: | Ian Studd |
Bronzecga: | NZL |
Prev: | 1962 Perth (AUS) |
Next: | Edinburgh 1970 |
The men's 1 mile event at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games was held on 11 and 13 August at the Independence Park in Kingston, Jamaica.[1] It was the last time that the imperial distance was contested at the Games, being replaced subsequently by the 1500 metres.
Medalists
Results
Heats
[2]
Qualification: First 4 in each heat (Q) qualify directly for the final.
Final
[3]
Rank | Name | Nationality | Time | Notes |
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| | | 3:55.34 | GR |
| | | 3:57.27 | |
| | | 3:58.61 | |
| | | 3:59.3 | |
| | | 3:59.4 | |
| | | 3:59.81 | |
| | | 4:01.0 | |
| | | 4:02.72 | |
| | | 4:03.0 | |
10 | | | 4:03.2 | |
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Notes and References
- Web site: Results . thecgf.com . 22 July 2020.
- News: Heats results . 22 July 2020 . . 13 August 1966 . 10.
- News: Final results . 22 July 2020 . . 15 August 1966 . 4.