Background
Goudge was born in Prestwich, Greater Manchester, England where his father was an inspector for Lloyds Bank.
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Chris Goudge
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The family settled in Bolton where he attended Bolton School. He studied physics at University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, also playing clarinet and representing the University in athletics.
Career
While doing national service with the Royal Tank Regiment he also represented them as a runner. He held the English record for this title between 1958 and 1964, also being selected to compete in the 400m hurdles at the 1960 Rome Olympics. He ran 52.75 in the third heat, finishing fourth, which turned out to be insufficient to qualify him for the semifinals.
The rest of his life was spent teaching physics until his retirement in 1995, when he moved to Devon.
He is commemorated in Bolton as part of the "Spirit of Sport" statue on De Havilland Way.
Achievements
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He joined Bolton Harriers running club and achieved early success in the high jump, winning the senior Lancashire event while still a junior. He also became successful as a runner and hurdler. In 1957 he was a member of the silver medal-winning British team in the 4x400m relay at the World Student Games and the following year he competed at the Cardiff Commonwealth Games in the 440m hurdles.
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United Kingdom