SettingsBritish long-distance runners
Adam Bowden
Adam Bowden (born 5 August 1982) is a British international triathlete and former international runner who specialized in the 3000 metres steeplechase.
Adam Bowden (born 5 August 1982) is a British international triathlete and former international runner who specialized in the 3000 metres steeplechase.
Adrian Royle
Adrian Royle (born February 12, 1959) is a retired English long distance runner born in Manchester.
Adrian Royle (born February 12, 1959) is a retired English long distance runner born in Manchester.
Alan Turing
Alan Mathison Turing, OBE, FRS, was an English mathematician, logician, cryptanalyst, and computer scientist.
Alan Mathison Turing, OBE, FRS, was an English mathematician, logician, cryptanalyst, and computer scientist.
Alec Burns
James Alexander ("Alec") Burns (5 November 1907 – May 2003) was an English athlete who competed for Great Britain in the 1932 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
James Alexander ("Alec") Burns (5 November 1907 – May 2003) was an English athlete who competed for Great Britain in the 1932 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Alfred Nichols
Alfred Hubert Nichols was a British athlete who competed mainly in the Cross Country Team.
Alfred Hubert Nichols was a British athlete who competed mainly in the Cross Country Team.
Allister Hutton
Allister Hutton is former elite long-distance runner from Scotland, who won the London Marathon in 1990.
Allister Hutton is former elite long-distance runner from Scotland, who won the London Marathon in 1990.
Andi Jones
Andrew (Andi) Jones (born 10 October 1978 in Manchester, England) is an English athlete who specialises in road, cross country and mountain / fell running, competing for England & Great Britain.
Andrew (Andi) Jones (born 10 October 1978 in Manchester, England) is an English athlete who specialises in road, cross country and mountain / fell running, competing for England & Great Britain.
Andrew Lemoncello
Andrew Lemoncello is a Scottish long distance runner who competes in the 3000 metres steeplechase and the marathon events.
Andrew Lemoncello is a Scottish long distance runner who competes in the 3000 metres steeplechase and the marathon events.
Andy Vernon
Andy Vernon is a British long distance runner.
Andy Vernon is a British long distance runner.
Angela Mudge
Angela Mudge (born Tavistock, Devon, 8 July 1970) is a champion hill runner and skyrunner.
Angela Mudge (born Tavistock, Devon, 8 July 1970) is a champion hill runner and skyrunner.
Angela Pain
Angela Joyce Pain is a retired female long-distance runner from Great Britain.
Angela Joyce Pain is a retired female long-distance runner from Great Britain.
Angela Tooby
Angela Tooby (Angela Rosemary Tooby, married Tooby-Smith; born 24 October 1960 in Woolhope, Herefordshire, England) is a former British athlete who specialised in long-distance running.
Angela Tooby (Angela Rosemary Tooby, married Tooby-Smith; born 24 October 1960 in Woolhope, Herefordshire, England) is a former British athlete who specialised in long-distance running.
Archie Robertson (athlete)
Archie Robertson was a Scottish athlete who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.
Archie Robertson was a Scottish athlete who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.
Arnold Treble
Arnold Leonard Treble (October 8, 1889 – 1966) was a British track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Arnold Leonard Treble (October 8, 1889 – 1966) was a British track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Arthur Farrimond
Arthur Farrimond (September 30, 1893 – November 1978) was a noted athlete in the early part of the 20th Century eventually competing for Great Britain in the marathon in the 1924 Olympic Games.
Arthur Farrimond (September 30, 1893 – November 1978) was a noted athlete in the early part of the 20th Century eventually competing for Great Britain in the marathon in the 1924 Olympic Games.
Arthur Keily
Arthur Patrick Keily is a British former marathon runner.
Arthur Patrick Keily is a British former marathon runner.
Arthur Penny
Arthur William Penny was an English athlete who competed in the 1934 British Empire Games and won the gold medal in the 6 miles event.
Arthur William Penny was an English athlete who competed in the 1934 British Empire Games and won the gold medal in the 6 miles event.
Arthur Treble
Arthur Leonard Treble was a British track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Arthur Leonard Treble was a British track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Barry Watson (athlete)
Barrington ("Barry") Watson (born 13 February 1944) is a former Great British Olympian and long-distance runner.
Barrington ("Barry") Watson (born 13 February 1944) is a former Great British Olympian and long-distance runner.
Basil Heatley
Benjamin Basil Heatley (born 25 December 1933) was a British athlete, who mainly competed in the marathon.
Benjamin Basil Heatley (born 25 December 1933) was a British athlete, who mainly competed in the marathon.
Bert MacDonald
Bertram "Bert" Hector MacDonald (May 25, 1902 – December 28, 1965) was a British long-distance runner.
Bertram "Bert" Hector MacDonald (May 25, 1902 – December 28, 1965) was a British long-distance runner.
Bert Norris
Albert "Bert" James Norris (5 November 1898 – 11 June 1990) was an English athlete who competed for Great Britain in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Albert "Bert" James Norris (5 November 1898 – 11 June 1990) was an English athlete who competed for Great Britain in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Bill Smith (Fell runner)
Bill Smith was a notable fell runner and author on the sport.
Bill Smith was a notable fell runner and author on the sport.
Bill Smith (fell runner)
Bill Smith was a fell runner and author on the sport.
Bill Smith was a fell runner and author on the sport.
Brendan Foster
Brendan Foster CBE (born 12 January 1948 in Hebburn, now Tyne and Wear, (County Durham at the time), England) is a British former distance runner, entrepreneur and the founder of the Great North Run.
Brendan Foster CBE (born 12 January 1948 in Hebburn, now Tyne and Wear, (County Durham at the time), England) is a British former distance runner, entrepreneur and the founder of the Great North Run.
Brian Kilby
Brian Leonard Kilby (born February 26, 1938 in Coventry, England) is a retired marathon runner from Great Britain, whose best year was 1962.
Brian Leonard Kilby (born February 26, 1938 in Coventry, England) is a retired marathon runner from Great Britain, whose best year was 1962.
Bruce Tulloh
Michael Swinton Tulloh is a retired long-distance runner from England, who won the European title in the men's 5,000 metres at the 1962 European Championships in Belgrade, Yugoslavia.
Michael Swinton Tulloh is a retired long-distance runner from England, who won the European title in the men's 5,000 metres at the 1962 European Championships in Belgrade, Yugoslavia.
Carol Gould (athlete)
Carol Tessa Gould (née Firth; born July 10, 1944) is a retired female long-distance runner from England, who competed in the 1970s and early 1980s in the women's marathon and cross country...
Carol Tessa Gould (née Firth; born July 10, 1944) is a retired female long-distance runner from England, who competed in the 1970s and early 1980s in the women's marathon and cross country...
Charles Blewitt
Charles Edward Blewitt (November 1, 1895 – May 30, 1954) was a British athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metres.
Charles Edward Blewitt (November 1, 1895 – May 30, 1954) was a British athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metres.
Charles Ruffell
Charles Henry Ruffell (born September 16, 1888 - November 9, 1923) was a British track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Charles Henry Ruffell (born September 16, 1888 - November 9, 1923) was a British track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Charlotte Purdue
Charlotte Purdue (born 10 June 1991) is a British long-distance runner who competes in the 5000 metres and 10,000 metres, as well as cross country running.
Charlotte Purdue (born 10 June 1991) is a British long-distance runner who competes in the 5000 metres and 10,000 metres, as well as cross country running.
Chris Thompson (athlete)
Christopher "Chris" Thompson (born 17 April 1981) is a British long-distance runner who won the silver medal in the 10,000 metres at the 2010 European Athletics Championships in Barcelona, on 27...
Christopher "Chris" Thompson (born 17 April 1981) is a British long-distance runner who won the silver medal in the 10,000 metres at the 2010 European Athletics Championships in Barcelona, on 27...
Christopher Chataway
Sir Christopher John Chataway is a British former middle- and long-distance runner, television news broadcaster, and a Conservative politician.
Sir Christopher John Chataway is a British former middle- and long-distance runner, television news broadcaster, and a Conservative politician.
Colin Reitz
Colin Reitz is a retired long-distance runner from Great Britain, who represented his native country in the Men's 3,000 metres Steeplechase at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Colin Reitz is a retired long-distance runner from Great Britain, who represented his native country in the Men's 3,000 metres Steeplechase at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Cyril Porter
Cyril Henry Atwell Porter (12 January 1890 – 25 June 1977) was a British athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metre team.
Cyril Henry Atwell Porter (12 January 1890 – 25 June 1977) was a British athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metre team.
Dale Greig
Dale Greig is a former Scottish long-distance runner who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations as having set a world best in the women's marathon on 23 May 1964...
Dale Greig is a former Scottish long-distance runner who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations as having set a world best in the women's marathon on 23 May 1964...
Dan Robinson (athlete)
Daniel ("Dan") Stephen Robinson (born 13 January 1975, Cheltenham) is an English long-distance runner who specialises in the marathon.
Daniel ("Dan") Stephen Robinson (born 13 January 1975, Cheltenham) is an English long-distance runner who specialises in the marathon.
Dave Long (athlete)
David ("Dave") Long (born November 21, 1960 in Coventry, West Midlands) is a former long-distance runner from Great Britain.
David ("Dave") Long (born November 21, 1960 in Coventry, West Midlands) is a former long-distance runner from Great Britain.
David Bedford (athlete)
David Colin Bedford is an English former long distance runner, a colourful character whose career spanned the early 1970s.
David Colin Bedford is an English former long distance runner, a colourful character whose career spanned the early 1970s.
David Cannon (athlete)
David ("Dave") Albert Cannon (born August 7, 1950) is a retired male long-distance runner from England, who competed in the late 1970s and early 1980s in the men's marathon.
David ("Dave") Albert Cannon (born August 7, 1950) is a retired male long-distance runner from England, who competed in the late 1970s and early 1980s in the men's marathon.
David Moorcroft
David Robert Moorcroft is a former middle-distance and long-distance runner from England, and former world record holder for 5,000 metres.
David Robert Moorcroft is a former middle-distance and long-distance runner from England, and former world record holder for 5,000 metres.
Donald Macgregor (athlete)
Donald Forbes Macgregor (born 23 July 1939) is a Scottish athlete, teacher and politician.
Donald Forbes Macgregor (born 23 July 1939) is a Scottish athlete, teacher and politician.
Donald Robertson (athlete)
Donald McNab Robertson (7 October 1905 – 14 June 1949) was a Scottish athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Donald McNab Robertson (7 October 1905 – 14 June 1949) was a Scottish athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Dunky Wright
Duncan ("Dunky") MacLeod Wright (22 September 1896 – 21 August 1976) was a Scottish athlete who competed for Great Britain in the 1924 Summer Olympics, in the 1928 Summer Olympics, and in ...
Duncan ("Dunky") MacLeod Wright (22 September 1896 – 21 August 1976) was a Scottish athlete who competed for Great Britain in the 1924 Summer Olympics, in the 1928 Summer Olympics, and in ...
Eamonn Martin
Eamonn Martin is a former elite long distance runner from England.
Eamonn Martin is a former elite long distance runner from England.
Ed Whitlock
Ed Whitlock is a long-distance runner, and the first person over 70 years old to run a marathon in less than three hours with a time of 2:59:10 in 2003.
Ed Whitlock is a long-distance runner, and the first person over 70 years old to run a marathon in less than three hours with a time of 2:59:10 in 2003.
Edward Owen
Edward Owen (6 November 1886 – 24 September 1949) was a British athlete who competed mainly in long-distance races.
Edward Owen (6 November 1886 – 24 September 1949) was a British athlete who competed mainly in long-distance races.
Edward Owen (athlete)
Edward Owen was a British athlete who competed mainly in long-distance races.
Edward Owen was a British athlete who competed mainly in long-distance races.
Emil Voigt (athlete)
Emil Robert Voigt (January 31, 1883 – October 16, 1973) was a British athlete, winner of the Olympic 5 miles race in 1908.
Emil Robert Voigt (January 31, 1883 – October 16, 1973) was a British athlete, winner of the Olympic 5 miles race in 1908.
Eric Robertson (athlete)
Eric Mackenzie Robertson (September 12, 1892 – 1975) was a British marathoner, who competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium.
Eric Mackenzie Robertson (September 12, 1892 – 1975) was a British marathoner, who competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium.
Ernest Glover (athlete)
Ernest Glover was a British athlete who competed in the 5,000 metres, the 10,000 metres, and in cross country at the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden.
Ernest Glover was a British athlete who competed in the 5,000 metres, the 10,000 metres, and in cross country at the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden.
Ernie Harper
Ernest "Ernie" Harper (2 August 1902 – 9 October 1979) was an English athlete who competed for Great Britain in the 1924 Summer Olympics, in the 1928 Summer Olympics, and in the 1936 Summe...
Ernest "Ernie" Harper (2 August 1902 – 9 October 1979) was an English athlete who competed for Great Britain in the 1924 Summer Olympics, in the 1928 Summer Olympics, and in the 1936 Summe...
Frank Hegarty
Francis Anthony Frank Hegarty was a British athlete who competed in cross country.
Francis Anthony Frank Hegarty was a British athlete who competed in cross country.
Frank Sando
Frank Dennis Sando (born March 14, 1931) is a retired British World Cross-Country Champion.
Frank Dennis Sando (born March 14, 1931) is a retired British World Cross-Country Champion.
Frederick Hibbins
Frederick Newton Hibbins (March 23, 1890 – 1969) was a British athlete who competed mainly in the Cross Country Team.
Frederick Newton Hibbins (March 23, 1890 – 1969) was a British athlete who competed mainly in the Cross Country Team.
Frederick Norris
Frederick ("Fred") Norris (September 4, 1921 – 13 December 2006) was a marathon runner from the United Kingdom, who won the bronze medal at the European Championships in Stockholm, Sweden, behin...
Frederick ("Fred") Norris (September 4, 1921 – 13 December 2006) was a marathon runner from the United Kingdom, who won the bronze medal at the European Championships in Stockholm, Sweden, behin...
Frederick Randall
Frederick Derek Randall was an British track and field athlete who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Frederick Derek Randall was an British track and field athlete who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Freya Murray
Freya Murray (born 20 September 1983) is a Scottish long-distance runner who competes in the 5000 metres and 10,000 metres, as well as cross country running.
Freya Murray (born 20 September 1983) is a Scottish long-distance runner who competes in the 5000 metres and 10,000 metres, as well as cross country running.
Gemma Steel
Gemma Steel is a British long-distance runner who competes in road running and cross country running competitions.
Gemma Steel is a British long-distance runner who competes in road running and cross country running competitions.
George Bailey (athlete)
George William Bailey (29 April 1906 – August 2000) was an English athlete who competed for Great Britain in the 1932 Summer Olympics.
George William Bailey (29 April 1906 – August 2000) was an English athlete who competed for Great Britain in the 1932 Summer Olympics.
George Hutson
George William Hutson (December 22, 1889 – September 14, 1914) was a British athlete who competed mainly in the long distance events.
George William Hutson (December 22, 1889 – September 14, 1914) was a British athlete who competed mainly in the long distance events.
George Lee (athlete)
George Lee (born December 28, 1886, date of death unknown) was a British track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
George Lee (born December 28, 1886, date of death unknown) was a British track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
George Webber
George J. Webber (born 1895, date of death unknown) was a British athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metre team.
George J. Webber (born 1895, date of death unknown) was a British athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metre team.
George Webber (athlete)
George J. Webber was a British athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metre team.
George J. Webber was a British athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metre team.
Gillian Horovitz
Gillian Pamela Horovitz (born June 7, 1955) is a retired female long-distance runner from England, who competed in the late 1970s and early 1980s in the women's marathon.
Gillian Pamela Horovitz (born June 7, 1955) is a retired female long-distance runner from England, who competed in the late 1970s and early 1980s in the women's marathon.
Glynis Penny
Glynis Carol Penny (née Goodburn; born January 28, 1951) is a retired female long-distance runner from England, whocompeted in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Glynis Carol Penny (née Goodburn; born January 28, 1951) is a retired female long-distance runner from England, whocompeted in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Gordon Pirie
Gordon Pirie was an exceptional cross-country runner and won the English Championship three times.
Gordon Pirie was an exceptional cross-country runner and won the English Championship three times.
Harry Johnston (athlete)
Herbert Arthur "Harry" "Bert" Johnston (April 16, 1902 – April 5, 1967) was a British runner who competed in events ranging from one to four miles.
Herbert Arthur "Harry" "Bert" Johnston (April 16, 1902 – April 5, 1967) was a British runner who competed in events ranging from one to four miles.
Hatti Dean
Harriet Dean is a British long-distance runner.
Harriet Dean is a British long-distance runner.
Hayley Haining
Hayley Haining (born 6 March 1972 in Dumfries) is a British runner who was nominated as a reserve for the British team for the 2008 Olympic Games.
Hayley Haining (born 6 March 1972 in Dumfries) is a British runner who was nominated as a reserve for the British team for the 2008 Olympic Games.
Helen Clitheroe
Helen Teresa Clitheroe is a British middle-distance runner coached by Trevor Painter.
Helen Teresa Clitheroe is a British middle-distance runner coached by Trevor Painter.
Henry Hawtrey
Henry Courtenay Hawtrey (June 29, 1882 – November 16, 1961) was a British athlete, winner of run at the 1906 Summer Olympics.
Henry Courtenay Hawtrey (June 29, 1882 – November 16, 1961) was a British athlete, winner of run at the 1906 Summer Olympics.
Ian McCafferty
Ian John McCafferty is a Scottish athlete.
Ian John McCafferty is a Scottish athlete.
Ian Stewart (athlete)
Ian Stewart (born 15 January 1949) is a Scottish athlete.
Ian Stewart (born 15 January 1949) is a Scottish athlete.
Ian Thompson
Ian Reginald Thompson (born 16 October 1949) in Birkenhead, Merseyside is an English athlete, who gained success in marathon running.
Ian Reginald Thompson (born 16 October 1949) in Birkenhead, Merseyside is an English athlete, who gained success in marathon running.
Jack Holden (athlete)
John Thomas Holden was a long-distance runner from England, who won four consecutive national titles in the men's marathon.
John Thomas Holden was a long-distance runner from England, who won four consecutive national titles in the men's marathon.
James Wilson (athlete)
James Wilson was a British athlete who competed mainly in the 10,000 metres.
James Wilson was a British athlete who competed mainly in the 10,000 metres.
Jim Alder
James ("Jim") Noel Carroll Alder MBE (born 10 June 1940 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a British former distance runner, from Morpeth.
James ("Jim") Noel Carroll Alder MBE (born 10 June 1940 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a British former distance runner, from Morpeth.
Jim Hogan
James ("Jim") Joseph Hogan (born 28 May 1933 in Croom, County Limerick, Ireland) is an Irish former distance runner who competed for both Ireland and Great Britain.
James ("Jim") Joseph Hogan (born 28 May 1933 in Croom, County Limerick, Ireland) is an Irish former distance runner who competed for both Ireland and Great Britain.
Jim Peters (athlete)
Jim Peters (24 October 1918 in London – 9 January 1999 in Thorpe Bay) was a long-distance runner from England.
Jim Peters (24 October 1918 in London – 9 January 1999 in Thorpe Bay) was a long-distance runner from England.
Joanne Pavey
Joanne ("Jo") Pavey (born 20 September, 1973 in Honiton, Devon) is a track and field athlete, competing internationally for Great Britain.
Joanne ("Jo") Pavey (born 20 September, 1973 in Honiton, Devon) is a track and field athlete, competing internationally for Great Britain.
John Disley
John Ivor Disley (born 20 November 1928) was a Welsh athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metres steeple chase.
John Ivor Disley (born 20 November 1928) was a Welsh athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metres steeple chase.
John Graham (long-distance runner)
John Ephriam Graham (born June 18, 1956) is a former long-distance runner from Scotland, who won the inaugural Rotterdam Marathon on May 23, 1981 in a time of 2:09:28.
John Ephriam Graham (born June 18, 1956) is a former long-distance runner from Scotland, who won the inaugural Rotterdam Marathon on May 23, 1981 in a time of 2:09:28.
John Rimmer
John Thomas "Jack" Rimmer was a British athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1900 Summer Olympics.
John Thomas "Jack" Rimmer was a British athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1900 Summer Olympics.
Joss Naylor
Joss Naylor MBE is an English fell runner.
Joss Naylor MBE is an English fell runner.
Joyce Smith
Joyce Esther Smith (born Joyce Esther Byatt, 26 October 1937) is a British former long distance runner.
Joyce Esther Smith (born Joyce Esther Byatt, 26 October 1937) is a British former long distance runner.
Julian Goater
Julian Norris Goater (born 12 January 1953) is a British long distance runner.
Julian Norris Goater (born 12 January 1953) is a British long distance runner.
Karl Keska
Karl Keska (born 7 May 1972 in Wolverhampton) is an English long-distance runner who specializes in the 10,000 metres.
Karl Keska (born 7 May 1972 in Wolverhampton) is an English long-distance runner who specializes in the 10,000 metres.
Kate Reed
Kate Amelia Reed (born 28 September 1982 in Bristol) is a British long-distance runner.
Kate Amelia Reed (born 28 September 1982 in Bristol) is a British long-distance runner.
Kathryn Binns
Kathryn Mary Binns is a retired female long-distance runner from England, who later was known as Kathryn Davis.
Kathryn Mary Binns is a retired female long-distance runner from England, who later was known as Kathryn Davis.
Kathy Butler
Kathy Butler (born 22 October 1973) is a Scottish long-distance runner who competes in the 10000 metres and marathon, as well as cross country running and road running.
Kathy Butler (born 22 October 1973) is a Scottish long-distance runner who competes in the 10000 metres and marathon, as well as cross country running and road running.
Keith Cullen (athlete)
Keith John Cullen is a male long-distance runner from England, who represented Great Britain at the 2000 Summer Olympics in the men's marathon.
Keith John Cullen is a male long-distance runner from England, who represented Great Britain at the 2000 Summer Olympics in the men's marathon.
Kevin Forster
Kevin John Forster (born September 27, 1958 in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham) is a retired long-distance runner from England.
Kevin John Forster (born September 27, 1958 in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham) is a retired long-distance runner from England.
Lachie Stewart
Joseph Laughlin ("Lachie") Stewart (born 22 June 1943) is a Scottish former distance runner, and an inductee in the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame.
Joseph Laughlin ("Lachie") Stewart (born 22 June 1943) is a Scottish former distance runner, and an inductee in the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame.
Laurence Fogerty
Laurence Clifford Fogerty is a British former distance runner, from Morpeth.
Laurence Clifford Fogerty is a British former distance runner, from Morpeth.
Leonard Hurst
Len Hurst was renowned as a British long-distance athlete, both running and pedestrianism, although he started life as a brick-maker, and spent his last 29 years as a pub landlord.
Len Hurst was renowned as a British long-distance athlete, both running and pedestrianism, although he started life as a brick-maker, and spent his last 29 years as a pub landlord.
Liz McColgan
Elizabeth ("Liz") McColgan (née Lynch) MBE (born 24 May 1964) is a Scottish former middle-distance and long-distance track and road-running athlete.
Elizabeth ("Liz") McColgan (née Lynch) MBE (born 24 May 1964) is a Scottish former middle-distance and long-distance track and road-running athlete.
Liz Yelling
Elizabeth Anne Yelling is a British long-distance runner currently based in Poole, Dorset.
Elizabeth Anne Yelling is a British long-distance runner currently based in Poole, Dorset.
Mark Brown (athlete)
Mark Brown is a paralympic athlete from Great Britain competing mainly in category T46 long distance events.
Mark Brown is a paralympic athlete from Great Britain competing mainly in category T46 long distance events.
Maurice Herriott
Maurice Herriott was a British athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metre steeple chase.
Maurice Herriott was a British athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metre steeple chase.
Mike Gratton
Michael Colin Gratton in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire and he is a former elite long distance runner and a past winner of the London Marathon.
Michael Colin Gratton in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire and he is a former elite long distance runner and a past winner of the London Marathon.
Mike McLeod
Mike McLeod is a former British athlete who competed mainly in the 10,000 metres.
Mike McLeod is a former British athlete who competed mainly in the 10,000 metres.
Mo Farah
Mohamed "Mo" Farah is a Somalia-born British international track and field athlete, and current 5000 m world champion.
Mohamed "Mo" Farah is a Somalia-born British international track and field athlete, and current 5000 m world champion.
Nicholas Ashley-Cooper, 12th Earl of Shaftesbury
Nicholas Edmund Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 12th Earl of Shaftesbury, also known as Nick Ashley-Cooper, succeeded his brother as Earl of Shaftesbury.
Nicholas Edmund Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 12th Earl of Shaftesbury, also known as Nick Ashley-Cooper, succeeded his brother as Earl of Shaftesbury.
Nick Rose
Nicholas Henry Rose is a former British international track and field athlete.
Nicholas Henry Rose is a former British international track and field athlete.
Paul Evans (athlete)
Paul William Evans (born April 13, 1961) is a former distance runner from England, who ran in the 10000m track final at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
Paul William Evans (born April 13, 1961) is a former distance runner from England, who ran in the 10000m track final at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
Paula Fudge
Paula Fudge is a retired female long-distance runner from England, who competed in the late 1970s and the 1980s in the women's marathon and half marathon.
Paula Fudge is a retired female long-distance runner from England, who competed in the late 1970s and the 1980s in the women's marathon and half marathon.
Peter Ward (athlete)
Peter Hans Dudley Ward (7 February 1913 – 13 January 2009) was an English athlete who competed for Great Britain in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Peter Hans Dudley Ward (7 February 1913 – 13 January 2009) was an English athlete who competed for Great Britain in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Priscilla Welch
Priscilla June Welch is a British retired marathon runner.
Priscilla June Welch is a British retired marathon runner.
Richard Nerurkar
Richard David Nerurkar MBE (born 6 January 1964) is a former track and field athlete from Great Britain, competing in the long-distance running events.
Richard David Nerurkar MBE (born 6 January 1964) is a former track and field athlete from Great Britain, competing in the long-distance running events.
Rob Jebb
Robert Jebb (born 28 February 1975, Yorkshire) is an English fell runner, skyrunner, and cyclo-cross rider.
Robert Jebb (born 28 February 1975, Yorkshire) is an English fell runner, skyrunner, and cyclo-cross rider.
Robert Denmark
Robert Neil Denmark was a British 5000 metres runner who won the gold medal at the 1994 Commonwealth Games and a silver medal at the 1994 European Championships in Helsinki.
Robert Neil Denmark was a British 5000 metres runner who won the gold medal at the 1994 Commonwealth Games and a silver medal at the 1994 European Championships in Helsinki.
Ron Hill
Ronald "Ron" Hill, MBE, BSc, PhD (born 25 September 1938), is a noted runner and founder of Ron Hill and Hilly Clothing Company.
Ronald "Ron" Hill, MBE, BSc, PhD (born 25 September 1938), is a noted runner and founder of Ron Hill and Hilly Clothing Company.
Sam Ferris
Samuel "Sam" Ferris was a British athlete who competed mainly in the marathon.
Samuel "Sam" Ferris was a British athlete who competed mainly in the marathon.
Samuel Ferris
Samuel "Sam" Ferris (August 29, 1900 – March 21, 1980) was a British athlete who competed mainly in the marathon.
Samuel "Sam" Ferris (August 29, 1900 – March 21, 1980) was a British athlete who competed mainly in the marathon.
Sarah Rowell
Sarah Louise Rowell is a retired female long-distance runner from Great Britain.
Sarah Louise Rowell is a retired female long-distance runner from Great Britain.
Stan Eldon
Stanley Edward Eldon is a retired British Cross-Country Champion.
Stanley Edward Eldon is a retired British Cross-Country Champion.
Stanley Scarsbrook
Stanley Charles Scarsbrook (born October 1908) is an English athlete who competed in the 1934 British Empire Games.
Stanley Charles Scarsbrook (born October 1908) is an English athlete who competed in the 1934 British Empire Games.
Steve Brace
Steve Brace is a former long-distance runner from Wales, who represented the United Kingdom in the men's marathon at the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics.
Steve Brace is a former long-distance runner from Wales, who represented the United Kingdom in the men's marathon at the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics.
Steve Kenyon
Stephen Kenyon is a retired male long-distance runner from England, who competed in the late 1970s and early 1980s in the men's marathon and half marathon.
Stephen Kenyon is a retired male long-distance runner from England, who competed in the late 1970s and early 1980s in the men's marathon and half marathon.
Susan Partridge
Susan Partridge is a British long-distance runner who competes in marathon races.
Susan Partridge is a British long-distance runner who competes in marathon races.
Susan Tooby
Susan Tooby (Susan Julia Tooby, married Wightman; born 24 October 1960 in Woolhope, Herefordshire, England) is a retired female long-distance runner from Great Britain, who represented W...
Susan Tooby (Susan Julia Tooby, married Wightman; born 24 October 1960 in Woolhope, Herefordshire, England) is a retired female long-distance runner from Great Britain, who represented W...
Thomas Humphreys
Thomas Frederick Humphreys (8 September 1890 – 9 April 1967) was a British athlete who competed mainly in the Cross Country Team.
Thomas Frederick Humphreys (8 September 1890 – 9 April 1967) was a British athlete who competed mainly in the Cross Country Team.
Thomas Richards (athlete)
Thomas John Henry Richards (March 15, 1910 – January 19, 1985) was a Welsh athlete who competed mainly in the Marathon.
Thomas John Henry Richards (March 15, 1910 – January 19, 1985) was a Welsh athlete who competed mainly in the Marathon.
Tim Hutchings
Timothy Hilton Hutchings is a former middle- and long-distance runner who represented England and Great Britain internationally.
Timothy Hilton Hutchings is a former middle- and long-distance runner who represented England and Great Britain internationally.
Tom Evenson
Thomas "Tom" Evenson (9 January 1910 – 28 November 1997) was an English athlete who competed for Great Britain in the 1932 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Thomas "Tom" Evenson (9 January 1910 – 28 November 1997) was an English athlete who competed for Great Britain in the 1932 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Tony Simmons (athlete)
Tony Simmons (Anthony Derrick Simmons; born 6 October 1948) is a former athlete who represented Wales and England.
Tony Simmons (Anthony Derrick Simmons; born 6 October 1948) is a former athlete who represented Wales and England.
Vernon Morgan
Vernon Eversfield Morgan (2 May 1904 – 23 October 1992) was an English athlete who competed for Great Britain in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Vernon Eversfield Morgan (2 May 1904 – 23 October 1992) was an English athlete who competed for Great Britain in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Véronique Marot
Marie-Véronique Antoinette Colette Jeannine Marot (born September 16, 1955 in Compiègne, France) is a former elite long distance runner from England, and a past winner of the London Marathon.
Marie-Véronique Antoinette Colette Jeannine Marot (born September 16, 1955 in Compiègne, France) is a former elite long distance runner from England, and a past winner of the London Marathon.
Wally Beavers
Walter "Wally" James Beavers (11 July 1903 – 29 November 1965) was an English athlete who competed for Great Britain in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Walter "Wally" James Beavers (11 July 1903 – 29 November 1965) was an English athlete who competed for Great Britain in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
William Coales
William Coales (January 8, 1886 – January 19, 1960) was a British athlete who competed mainly in the distance events.
William Coales (January 8, 1886 – January 19, 1960) was a British athlete who competed mainly in the distance events.
William Cottrill
William Cottrill was a British athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metre team.
William Cottrill was a British athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metre team.
William Seagrove
William Raymond Seagrove was a British athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metre team.
William Raymond Seagrove was a British athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metre team.
Yvonne Danson
Yvonne Margaret Danson is a former road running athlete.
Yvonne Margaret Danson is a former road running athlete.
Yvonne Murray
Yvonne Murray MBE (born 4 October 1964 in Musselburgh, married name Yvonne Murray-Mooney), is a Scottish former middle-distance and long-distance track and road-running athlete.
Yvonne Murray MBE (born 4 October 1964 in Musselburgh, married name Yvonne Murray-Mooney), is a Scottish former middle-distance and long-distance track and road-running athlete.
Zola Budd
Zola Pieterse, better known by her maiden name of Zola Budd (born 26 May 1966 in Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, South Africa), is a former Olympic track and field competitor who, in less...
Zola Pieterse, better known by her maiden name of Zola Budd (born 26 May 1966 in Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, South Africa), is a former Olympic track and field competitor who, in less...