Derek Pugh


Derek Charles Pugh was a British track and field athlete who competed in sprinting events.

Athletics career

He represented Great Britain at the 1948 Summer Olympics. He was born in Tooting in London.
Outside Olympic competition, he represented England and won a silver medal in the 4 x 400 relay at the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland, New Zealand. He was a double champion for Great Britain at the 1950 European Athletics Championships, winning the 400 metres title and the 4×400 metres relay gold medal. He had previously won individual bronze and a relay silver at the 1946 European Athletics Championships. He also won a bronze medal in the relay with England at the 1950 British Empire Games.

Competition record