Tag Archives: 1920 Antwerp Olympics

Addiscombe cycle shop-owner who had record-breaking career

Posted on May 19, 2024 by insidecroydon

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: Further research into the archives at Croydon Minster has discovered another local who reached Olympic heights in the last century, writes DAVID MORGAN The Stockholm Olympics of 1912 were the last Games to be held before the Great … Continue reading →

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Swimmer who made a splash with Tarzan at Paris Olympics

Posted on May 12, 2024 by insidecroydon

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: Diving back into the parish register from more than 100 years ago, DAVID MORGAN has found the story of a medal-winner from Croydon who raced at the Chariots of Fire Games The 2024 Olympics are fast approaching. The … Continue reading →

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