Derek Clarke (athlete)

Derek Stanley Clarke (1937-1997), is a male former athlete who competed for England.

Early life
He grew up in Ipswich.

Career
In 1962 he was a corporal technician in the RAF, working with guided missiles. By July 1966 he was a sergeant. He left the RAF in early 1968.

Athletics career
Clarke was selected by England to represent his country in Athletics events. He was a two times National champion.

On Friday 24 July 1964 in Nottingham, he broke the UK record of George McLachlan by 68 points with 6252.

He represented England in the decathlon, at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica.

He also competed in the 1966 European Athletics Championships – Men's decathlon.

Personal life
He lived on Welbeck Road, Radcliffe-on-Trent. With wife Joyce, he had four children, including son Tim.

He was a Methodist preacher.