Ralph Adams

Canadian sprinter
Ralph Adams
Medal record
Men's Athletics
British Empire Games
Gold medal – first place 1930 Hamilton 4×110 yards

Ralph Andrew Adams (born July 9, 1907, date of death 1976) was a Canadian athlete who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.

He was born in Hamilton, Ontario.

In 1928 he was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the 100 metres event as well as of the 200 metres competition. He was also a member of the Canadian relay team which was disqualified in the final of the 4×100 metres contest.

At the 1930 Empire Games he won the gold medal with the Canadian relay team in the 4×110 yards event. In the 220 yards competition he was eliminated in the heats.

Competition record

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Canada
1930 British Empire Games Hamilton, Ontario 1st heat 220 y NT

External links

  • Ralph Adams's profile at Sports Reference.com
  • Ralph Adams at Olympics.comEdit on Wikidata
  • Ralph Adams at OlympediaEdit on Wikidata
  • Ralph Adams at the Commonwealth Games Federation (archived)Edit on Wikidata
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Commonwealth Games champions in men's 4 × 100 metres relay
4 x 110 yards
(1930–1966)
4 x 100 metres
(1970–present)


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