John Whetton

John H. Whetton (born 6 September 1941) is a retired British middle-distance runner. He is best known for winning gold in the 1500 metres at the 1969 European Athletics Championships. He also reached the 1500 metre final in both the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.

Not to be confused with musician John Wetton.
Whetton in October 1964

Whetton was born in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.[1]

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