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Derek Clarke (athlete)

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In 1962 he was a corporal technician in the RAF, working with guided missiles. By July 1966 he was a sergeant. He left the RAF in early 1968.
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Clarke was selected by England to represent his country in Athletics events. He was a two times National champion.
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On Friday 24 July 1964 in Nottingham, he broke the UK record of George McLachlan by 68 points with 6252.
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Athletes (track and field) at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
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This biographical article relating to English athletics is a
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1966 European Athletics Championships – Men's decathlon
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1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
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1966 European Athletics Championships – Men's decathlon
Radcliffe-on-Trent
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