| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 26 September 1939 Isle of Wight, England |
| Died | 3 June 2007 (aged 67) |
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Sprints |
| Club | Thames Valley Harriers |
Medal record | |
Richard Swift Steane (26 September 1939 – 3 June 2007) was a Britishsprinter who competed in the1968 Summer Olympics.[1]
Steane won the gold medal in themen's 4 × 400 metres relay at the1963 Summer Universiade, withAdrian Metcalfe,Menzies Campbell andJohn Boulter.
Steane finished third behind Menzies Campbell in the 220 yards event at the1967 AAA Championships[2][3] and third behindPaul Nash at the1968 AAA Championships.[4][5]
At the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, he representedGreat Britain in the 200 metres competition.[6]
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