Bob Dixon (athlete) in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Serving as a test pilot in the RCAF, he died in an airplane crash in Grosse Isle, Manitoba during World War II. He was later inducted into the Richmond Sports Wall of Fame. Bob Dixon (athlete) Robert Samuel "Bob" Dixon (1907–11 January 1941) was a Canadian track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw. In a comparatively weak field, he won the gold medal at the 1934 British Empire Games ahead of the local opposition in London, throwing to beat South Africa's Harry Hart (who was winner of the shot put and
Ray Watson (athlete) seventh in the 1500 metres event. At the 1928 Olympics he finished ninth in the 800 metres competition. Anchor of four mile relay team which held world record for many years. Honorary life member Illinois athletic club. Taught chemistry and coached track at Quincy High School. Ray Watson (athlete) Raymond "Ray" Bates Watson (December 10, 1898 – September 1974) was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, in the 1924 Summer Olympics, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics. He was born in Garden City, Kansas and died in Quincy, Illinois. At the age of