David Gracie

David Gracie was one of Scotland’s premier track athletes to emerge in the aftermath of World War II. Between 1949 and 1954 he won seven Scottish titles – three in the quarter mile and four in the hurdles – and set a regional record in his specialty, the 440 yards hurdles. Internationally, he represented the United Kingdom in the 400 metres hurdles at the 1952 Summer Olympics, winning his heat in round one, coming third in the quarter-finals, and being eliminated by 0.3 seconds in the semi-finals. He had more success at the 1953 Summer International University Sports Week, winning gold in that same event. A veterinary student at the University of Glasgow, he retired from active competition after his graduation in order to focus on a career in his chosen field.

Personal Best: 400H – 52.3 (1952).