Derek Ibbotson

Derek Ibbotson
MBE
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born(1932-06-17)June 17, 1932
Huddersfield, England
Died23 February 2017(2017-02-23) (aged 84)
Wakefield, England
Height175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight68 kg (150 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Eventlong distance
ClubLongwood Harriers
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing  Great Britain
Olympic Games
1956 Melbourne5,000 metres

George Derek Ibbotson MBE (17 June 1932 23 February 2017) was an English runner who excelled in athletics in the 1950s. His most famous achievement was setting a new world record in the mile in 1957.