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
Richard Rice (athlete) In 1912 he attended the Olympic trials before being selected to represent Great Britain. In 1912 he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 100 metres competition as well as of the 200 metres event. He served with the Royal Berkshire Regiment in 1914 before becoming a 2nd Lieutenant with the Royal Garrison Artillery in 1918. Richard Rice (athlete) Richard Goodenough Rice (19 March 1886 – 15 October 1939) was a British track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was one of three brothers to attend Abingdon School where he was educated from 1895 until