Mike Mason (long jumper) explained

Birth Date:2 June 1948
Education:North Toronto Collegiate Institute
Simon Fraser University
Sport:Athletics
Event:Long jump

Mike Mason (born June 2, 1948) is a Canadian former athlete who competed in the long jump.

A native of Toronto, Mason attended North Toronto Collegiate Institute and took up an athletics scholarship to Simon Fraser University, where he holds the long jump record. He trained with Scarborough Central Lions.[1]

Mason was the Canadian national long jump champion in 1970 and 1971.[2] He won a bronze medal in long jump at the 1971 Pan American Games, finishing behind Americans Arnie Robinson and Bouncy Moore.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Decathlon - a gruelling two-day test . The Scarborough Mirror . August 6, 1969.
  2. Web site: Canadian Championships . www.gbrathletics.com.
  3. News: A bronze leap . . August 4, 1971.