Mel Batty Explained

Mel Batty
Birth Date:	1940
Birth Place:	Grays, Essex
Death Date:	29 August 2011

Melvyn 'Mel' Richard Batty (1940 - 29 August 2011) was an athlete who competed for England.

Athletics career

He represented England in the 3,000m steeplechase, 6 miles and marathon at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Western Australia.^{[1] [2]}

He was a member of the Thurrock Harriers Club, and was the British cross country champion

Death

He suffered a heart attack on 19 August 2011 and died 10 days later.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Athletes and results. Commonwealth Games Federation.
2. Web site: 1962 Athletes. Team England.
3. Web site: Martin leads tributes to his "number one fan" Mel Batty. Echo News.