Richard Kevan Gosper (born 19 December, 1933) was an Australian athlete who mainly competed in the 400 metres. He competed for Australia in the 1956 Summer Olympics held in Melbourne, Australia where he won the silver medal in the 4 x 400 metre relay with his team mates Graham Gipson, Leon Gregory and David Lean. Wikipedia
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"There were some people within SOCOG who discussed it and resolved that it would be inappropriate for Gosper to take a high-profile ceremonial role during the running of the torch relay." Gosper was in Lausanne on Monday when the IOC's ethics commission sportsillustrated.cnn.com/olympics/news/2000/05/15/gosper...
Gosper has moved to dispel growing concerns several sports, including the men's and women's cycling road races, will be affected by poor air quality in August that could force the postponement of competition. "There is room to postpone events, but the or www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,23138118-5014126,0...