Cambridge Harriers

Club Olympians

The Club has had at least one representative at most Olympic Games and all of them between 1964-2004.

With such a rich and talented history, be inspired in time for the 2012 London Olympics and read biographies of our illustious Olympians.

Also, with such a rich history, the club has had many illustrious charactors over the years. We're compiling stories of such members and begin with two very special members, who was loved by all, Brian Nicholson and Bill Maher.

Venue

Event

Biography

Year

Athlete

1948
1952
1964
1968
1972
1972
1976
1976
1976
1980
1984
1988
1988
1992
1992
1996
2000
2004

Ronald West
Anne Johnson
Patricia Kippax
Joan Page
Joan Allison
Margaret Coomber
Marylin Neufville
Elizabeth Barnes
Barry Watson
Angela Littlewood
Ian McCombie
Ian McCombie
Paul Blagg
Steve Backley
Paul Blagg
Steve Backley
Steve Backley
Steve Backley

10km Walk
200m
400m
800m
1500m
800m
400m
800m & 4x400m
Marathon
Shot Putt
20km Walk
20km Walk
50km Walk
Javelin
50km Walk
Javelin
Javelin
Javelin

GBR