Dave Ellis, a Canadian long-distance runner who competed in the men’s 5000 metres at the 1968 Summer Olympics, died on February 8, 2026, at the age of 88.
Born in Louth, Lincolnshire, England, on April 25, 1937, Ellis represented Canada at the 1968 Games in Mexico City.
David John Ellis (25 April 1937 – 7 February 2026) was a Canadian long-distance runner. He competed in the men’s 5000 metres at the 1968 Summer Olympics. Ellis died on 7 February 2026, at the age of 88.