Laurie Taitt
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | John Lawrence "Laurie"•Taitt |
| Used name | Laurie•Taitt |
| Born | 28 March 1934 in Georgetown, Demerara-Mahaica (GUY) |
| Died | 18 October 2006 in Croydon, England (GBR) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 74 kg |
| Affiliations | Herne Hill Harriers, Mitcham (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Laurie Taitt had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 120 yards hurdles. In the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 120 yards hurdles he was eliminated in the semi-finals and in the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 120 yards hurdles he finished fifth. In the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he competed for Guyana while he represented England in 1962 and 1966.
Personal Best: 110H - 14.1y (1963).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Laurie Taitt | |||
| 110 metres Hurdles, Men (Olympic) | 4 h2 r1/3 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (0–0–1 1962 Perth ATH bronze: 120 yards hurdles (competed for England))