Olympic Racewalker Arthur Jones Death


November 19, 2023

We are sad to learn of the death of Brighton & Hove AC Life Member Arthur Jones,  who passed away in Australia on 11th November.

Representing Great Britain in the racewalk at the 1968 Mexico Olympics, Arthur excelled in the high altitude conditions, finishing 11th as the first GB walker.

It was a great honour for our club at the time as Arthur, Chris Carter (800m) and the late Andy Todd (relays) were all selected for the British team.

In 1969 Arthur and his wife Carol and their young family emigrated to Australia. He continued competing regularly into his 70s but battling dementia more recently.

We send our condolences to Arthur’s family and many friends 💔.

Arthur Jones 5th October 1936 – 11th November 2023

The obituary below is from the newsletter of the South Australian Masters Athletics Association.