Ray Weinberg Athlete
Raymond ("Ray") Henry Weinberg AM (born 1926 in the country town of Alexandra, Victoria) is a former Australian athlete and coach. He was one of Australia's finest hurdlers, being ranked in the Top 8 in the world for 4 years; an Olympic finalist; in 1952 having the fastest time in the world for 220 yards hurdles; and holding the national 110 metres hurdles record for 20 years. He also held the Victorian record in the decathlon. In addition, he created, designed and had manufactured, the first Australian Olympic lapel pin.
