Tag Archives: Croydon Harrier

Inspired Croydon Harrier Safo latest to join the golden greats

Posted on July 23, 2013 by

IAN LAMONT catches up with two high-flying athletes who, inspired by the London Olympics, won medals at the weekend’s European junior championships Inspired by the Olympics? The record haul of 19 medals won by British juniors at last weekend at … Continue reading →

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Olympic boost gives Woodcote School’s track a flying start

Posted on July 17, 2013 by

IAN LAMONT reports on the opening of an important sports facility in Coulsdon Evidence of the “Olympic legacy” since last summer’s global sporting showpiece was staged in the capital has been hard to find. The Surrey county athletics championships has … Continue reading →

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Dasaolu denied European gold by the thickness of his vest

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

Croydon Harrier James Dasaolu was denied a 60 metres gold medal at the European indoor championships in Gothenburg tonight by the thickness of his vest. In the first senior international final of his career, Dasaolu did not enjoy the best … Continue reading →

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Dasalou takes short route to Sweden in search of a medal

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

IAN LAMONT reports on the latest Croydon sportsman to make some international impact A mixture of excitement and relief accompanies James Dasaolu to Gothenburg, where he is representing Great Britain in the European indoor championships which start today. The Croydon … Continue reading →

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