Michael Arthur Farrell (born 27 April 1933) is a male former British middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 800 metres at the

1956 Summer Olympics The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, from 22 November to 8 December 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, whi ...

. He also represented

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in the 880 yards race at the

1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games The 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games (Welsh: Gemau Ymerodraeth Prydain a'r Gymanwlad 1958) were held in Cardiff, Wales, from 18–26 July 1958. Thirty-five nations sent a total of 1,130 athletes and 228 officials to the Cardiff Games ...

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, Wales.

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1933 births Living people Athletes (track and field) at the 1956 Summer Olympics British male middle-distance runners Olympic athletes for Great Britain Athletes (track and field) at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games competitors for England {{UK-athletics-bio-stub