Robbie Brightwell
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Robbie Ian•Brightwell |
| Used name | Robbie•Brightwell |
| Born | 27 October 1939 in Rawalpindi, Punjab (PAK) |
| Died | 6 March 2022 in Congleton, England (GBR) |
| Measurements | 188 cm / 81 kg |
| Affiliations | Birchfield Harriers, Birmingham (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Robbie Brightwell had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1964 Olympics 4×400 metres; 2nd in the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 440 yards, 2nd in the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 4×440 yards Relay (with Adrian Metcalfe, Barry Jackson, and the non-Olympian Bob Setti). In the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Brightwell was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 220 yards. In the British Empire and Commonwealth Games he competed for England.
Personal Best: 400 – 45.6y (1962).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Robbie Brightwell | |||
| 400 metres, Men (Olympic) | 4 h1 r3/4 | |||||
| 4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Great Britain | |||||
| 4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Great Britain | 5 | ||||
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Robbie Brightwell | |||
| 400 metres, Men (Olympic) | 4 | |||||
| 4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Great Britain | 2 | Silver |
Olympic family relations
- Husband of Ann Packer
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Athletics Championships (1–1–0 1962 Beograd gold: 400 m, silver: 4×400 m relay)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (0–2–0 1962 Perth ATH silver: 440 yards and 4×440 yards relay (competed for England))