John Michael Landy, (born 12 April 1930) is an Australian former Olympic track athlete barrier in the mile run from 2001–2006.
Background
Born in Melbourne and Geelong Grammar School in 1954, receiving a Bachelor.
During his school years, Landy enjoyed watching 1500 metre track events. He became a serious runner during his college years, joining the Geelong Guild Athletic Club in Helsinki in Melbourne at the 1956 Olympics
Education
John Landy attended school at Malvern Memorial Grammar School and Geelong Grammar School.
During his school years, Landy enjoyed watching 1500 metre track events. He became a serious runner during his college years, joining the Geelong Guild Athletic Club in 1949. He was a member of the Australian Olympic team at both the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki and 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. He took the Olympic Oath at the 1956 Olympics
He graduated from Melbourne University in 1954, receiving a Bachelor of Agricultural Science.
Career
On 21 June 1954, at an international meet at Turku, Landy became the second man, after Roger Bannister, recording a world record time of 3:57.9, ratified by the IAAF Worldwide, Landy is probably best known for his part in a mile race in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, British Columbia in the race, but lost to Roger Bannistern Australia
after another runner clipped Clarke's heel, causing him to fall early in the third lap of the race. Clarke, the then-junior 1500 metre world champion, who had been leading the race, got back to his feet and started running again; Landy followed. Incredibly, in the final two laps Landy made up a large deficit to win the race, something considered one
of the greatest moments in Australian sporting history. Said the National Centre for History and Education in Australia, "It was a spontaneous gesture of sportsmanship and it has never been forgotten."A bronze sculpture of the moment when Landy helps Clarke to his feet is situated on the north west corner of Punt Road and Swan Street, Melbourne
On 1 January 2001, Landy was sworn in as the 26th Governor of Victoria. He was appointed by Premier of Victoria, who remained Premier throughout his term.
On 15 March 2006, in the final month of his term as Governor, John Landy was the final runner in the Queen's Baton Opening Ceremony at the MCG.
He retired as Governor on 7 April 2006, being succeeded by Professor David de Kretser