Brian Oliver (triple jumper)

Brian Thomas Oliver (26 September 1929 – 20 October 2015) was an Australian Olympic athlete who specialised in the triple jump, long jump and sprint running. He won the triple jump event at the 1950 British Empire Games and placed 23rd at the 1956 Summer Olympics. Oliver won the national triple jump title in 1953–54 and 1956, and the long jump title in 1953 and 1956. He was ranked #3 in the world in 1950 and #4 in 1953 in the triple jump.[3]

Brian Oliver

Oliver (left) at the 1950 British Empire Games
Personal information
Born	26 September 1929 Northam, Western Australia
Died	20 October 2015(2015-10-20) (aged 86)[1] Perth, Australia
Height	186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	74 kg (163 lb)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	Triple jump, long jump, sprint
Club	Royal Australian Air Force, Canberra
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	TJ – 15.61 m (1950)[2]
Medal record Representing  Australia British Empire Games 1950 Auckland Triple Jump 1954 Vancouver 4×110 yard relay 1954 Vancouver 4×440 yard relay