David Ottley
For the English cricketer, see David Ottley (cricketer).
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Athletics | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
Competitor for  Great Britain | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1984 Los Angeles | Javelin |
| Commonwealth Games | ||
Competitor for  England | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1986 Edinburgh | Javelin |
David Charles "Dave" Ottley (born 5 August 1955 in West Thurrock, Essex) was a British athlete who mainly competed in the men's javelin throw event. He competed for Great Britain at the 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, United States where he won the silver medal in the men's javelin throw event.
In the episode "The Boy Who Cried Rat" of Good Morning Miss Bliss, Mr Belding (Dennis Haskins) proclaims that nobody remembers second place, referencing the javelin throw of 1984 Summer Olympics. Miss Bliss however correctly identifies that this was indeed Ottley.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing United Kingdom and England | ||||
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 2nd | 85.74 m |
| 1986 | Commonwealth Games | Edinburgh, United Kingdom | 1st | 80.62 m |
| 1987 | World Championships | Rome, Italy | 9th | 77.64 m |
References
- Profile
- David Ottley profile at IAAF
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