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

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SilverBronze
Kip Keino
Alan Simpson
Ian Studd

Results

Heats

[2]

Qualification: First 4 in each heat (Q) qualify directly for the final.

Final

[3]

Rank Name Nationality Time Notes
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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Results . thecgf.com . 22 July 2020.
  2. News: Heats results . 22 July 2020 . . 13 August 1966 . 10.
  3. News: Final results . 22 July 2020 . . 15 August 1966 . 4.