Tag Archives: Riddlesdown Parkrun

Olympic star Kelly brightens day for Lloyd Park’s runners

Posted on November 3, 2025 by insidecroydon

Kelly Holmes, the double Olympic gold medallist, surprised and delighted the Saturday morning field of more than 200 Croydon runners in Lloyd Park when she toed the start line for the weekly Parkrun. Dame Kelly, now 55, trotted around the … Continue reading →

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Volunteer in it for the long haul as she clocks up 1,000 Parkruns

Posted on March 25, 2024 by insidecroydon

A Croydon woman has been volunteering at local sports events for 15 years – and all she got given was a T-shirt… It was, however, a cherished 1,000 Parkruns T-shirt. Nicki Clark is thought to be the first volunteer in … Continue reading →

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