Ron Clarke
Jun 16, 1967 - Paris, France - (File Photo) RON CLARKE (Ronald William Clarke) is an Australian athlete, and one of the best known middle and long distance runners of the 1960's. He is best remembered for setting seventeen world records. He won the bronze medal in the 10, 000 m at the 1964 Summer Olympics, but never won an Olympic gold medal. At the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Clarke collapsed and nearly died from altitude sickness sustained during the gruelling 10, 000 m race final. He suffered permanent heart damage from the event. PICTURED: RON CLARKE, right, and French runner ROGER BAMBUCK, is honered with the Prix du President by the French Academie des Sports
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