Category Archives: Athletics

Frank Harmer Memorial 10km, Brockwell Park, Mar 1

Posted on January 29, 2020 by
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Blue plaque for Albert Hill, Tooting’s unsung Olympic hero

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College building in park could end Crystal Palace tram scheme

Posted on November 20, 2019 by

Any prospect of extending the tram network to Crystal Palace could hit the buffers before its backers even check-in at a platform, if the GLA gets its way. Piece by piece, the Greater London Authority, which has responsibility for the … Continue reading →

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HHH Streatham Common 6M Cross-country, Sep 28

Posted on September 3, 2019 by

Streatham Common 6M XC Tough 6-mile cross country race, multiple undulating off-road laps of Streatham Common, organised by Herne Hill Harriers. 11.15am, Saturday September 28, 2019 Streatham Common, Covington Way, Streatham SW16

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Harriers’ Okoye steps back into the circle at Olympic Stadium

Posted on July 20, 2019 by

Seven years after competing in the Olympic discus final, Croydon Harrier Lawrence Okoye is set to make his return to the sport in the London Stadium at tomorrow’s Anniversary Games televised international meeting. Okoye quit track and field athletics in … Continue reading →

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Croydon 10k road race, Lloyd Park, Oct 27

Posted on July 18, 2019 by
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Local runner has Sense of success after his marathon effort

Posted on May 4, 2019 by

Amish Patel completed his first London Marathon last Sunday, raising money for national charity Sense, having been inspired by his mother, who is registered blind. Patel, 34, from Croydon, a compliance analyst in finance, battled his way around the 26-mile … Continue reading →

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