David Marjoribanks Gaskin (born 1945), is a male former athlete who competed for England.

Athletics career

Gaskin was selected by England to represent his country in decathlon and long jump events. He was a two times National championship runner-up in decathlon. He represented

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in the decathlon, at the

1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games The 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Kingston, Jamaica, from 4 to 13 August 1966. This was the first time that the Games had been held outside the so-called White Dominions. They were followed by the 1966 Commonwealth P ...

in Kingston,

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References

1945 births English male long jumpers Athletes (track and field) at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Living people English decathletes Commonwealth Games competitors for England {{England-athletics-bio-stub