Ron Clarke
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Summary
Ron Clarke was born on February 21, 1937[1], in Melbourne[2]. He died on June 17, 2015[3], in Gold Coast[4]. He worked as a long-distance runner[5], politician[6], and athletics competitor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,124 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Australia[9]
- Position held: Mayor of the Gold Coast[10]
- Educated at: Melbourne High School[11]
- Award received: Member of the Order of the British Empire[12], Officer of the Order of Australia[13], Bislett medal[14], Centenary Medal[15], Athletics Australia Hall of Fame[16], Australian Sports Medal[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: Ron Clarke[19]
- Cause of death: kidney failure[20]
- Sport: athletics[21]
- Family name: Clarke[22]
- Given name: Ron[23]
- Manner of death: natural causes[24]
- Participant in: 1968 Summer Olympics[25], 1964 Summer Olympics[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Country for sport: Australia[28]
- Height: 1.83 m[29]
- Mass: 72 kg[30]
- Writing language: English[31]
Why It Matters
Ron Clarke has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Ron Clarke born?
Ron Clarke was born in Melbourne[2].
Where did Ron Clarke die?
Ron Clarke passed away in Gold Coast[4].
What did Ron Clarke do for work?
Ron Clarke worked as a long-distance runner[5], politician[6], and athletics competitor[7].
Where did Ron Clarke go to school?
Ron Clarke was educated at Melbourne High School[11].
What awards did Ron Clarke receive?
Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[12], Officer of the Order of Australia[13], Bislett medal[14], and Centenary Medal[15].