Derek Ibbotson

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.

Derek Ibbotson
MBE
Personal information
Birth nameGeorge Derek Ibbotson
NationalityBritish
Born(1932-06-17)June 17, 1932
Huddersfield, England
Died23 February 2017(2017-02-23) (aged 84)
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing  United Kingdom
Olympic Games
1956 Melbourne 5,000 metres
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