Roy Cruttenden:

Main events 1954 European Games, 1956 Olympics, 1958 Commonwealth.

Between 1949-1958 competed variously for England, Great Britain and the Commonwealth. Held the GB long jump record until broken by Lynn Davies in 1960. Still holds the Sussex County Seniors long-jump record.

Can you explain your sporting past? How did you get into long jump?

I started long jumping whilst at school in the mid 30's. I broke all the school records and believe that I still hold the Sussex County seniors record in the long jump.. Read More »

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