John Gregory (athlete)
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John Arthur Gregory (22 June 1923 – 15 December 2003) was a British
athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.
He competed for Great Britain in the 1948 Summer Olympics
held in London
, Great Britain
in the 4 x 100 metre relay where he won the silver medal with his team mates Jack Archer, Alastair McCorquodale
and Kenneth Jones.
Gregory was a top class rugby player. Although he spent most his career playing for Bristol Rugby
, he also played rugby league for Huddersfield and was banned by the RFU. He was reinstated in April 1948 and in January 1949 played his only game for England
at rugby union in their defeat to Wales. His club side when capped for England was Blackheath.
Great Britain
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athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.
He competed for Great Britain in the 1948 Summer Olympics
1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, England, United Kingdom. After a 12-year hiatus because of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin...
held in London
London
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, Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
in the 4 x 100 metre relay where he won the silver medal with his team mates Jack Archer, Alastair McCorquodale
Alastair McCorquodale
Alastair McCorquodale was a Scottish athlete and cricketer.McCorquodale was educated at Harrow where he opened the bowling for the 1st XI in the 1948 Eton v Harrow match at Lord's. He represented Britain in Athletics at the 1948 Olympic Games in London...
and Kenneth Jones.
Gregory was a top class rugby player. Although he spent most his career playing for Bristol Rugby
Bristol Rugby
Bristol Rugby is a rugby union club based in Bristol, England. The club currently plays in the RFU Championship and competes in the British and Irish Cup. They rely in large part on the many junior rugby clubs in the region, particularly those from 'the Combination'...
, he also played rugby league for Huddersfield and was banned by the RFU. He was reinstated in April 1948 and in January 1949 played his only game for England
England national rugby union team
The England national rugby union team represents England in rugby union. They compete in the annual Six Nations Championship with France, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, and Wales. They have won this championship on 26 occasions, 12 times winning the Grand Slam, making them the most successful team in...
at rugby union in their defeat to Wales. His club side when capped for England was Blackheath.