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Gary James Oakes (born 21 September 1958 in Kentish Town, Camden, London) is a male British retired athlete who mainly competed in the men's 400 metre hurdles.

Gary Oakes

Personal information
Full name	Gary James Oakes
Born	21 September 1958 (1958-09-21) (age 63) Kentish Town, Camden, London
Sport
Club	Haringey AC, London
Medal record Men's athletics Representing  Great Britain Olympic Games 1980 Moscow 400 m hurdles

Athletics career

Oakes competed for Great Britain at the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow, Soviet Union, where he won the bronze medal in the 400 metre hurdles. He represented England in the 400 metres hurdles event, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.[1] Four years later he represented England, at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia[2] and a third Games appearance followed when he represented England, at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland.[3][4] He is a member of the Haringey & Southgate Athletic Club.

Personal life

He is married to fellow two-time Olympic bronze medallist Heather Hunte.

References

External links

• Gary Oakes at World Athletics
• Gary Oakes at the International Olympic Committee
• Gary Oakes at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)

На других языках

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- [en] Gary Oakes

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[fr] Gary Oakes

Gary Oakes, né le 21 septembre 1958, est un ancien athlète britannique qui courait principalement sur 400 m haies.

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[it] Gary Oakes

Gary James Oakes (21 settembre 1958) è un ex ostacolista britannico.

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[ru] Оукс, Гэри

Гэри Оукс (англ. Gary Oakes; род. 21 сентября 1958[1], Лондон) — британский легкоатлет (барьерный бег), бронзовый призёр летних Олимпийских игр 1980 года в Москве.

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