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President John Hubbard (2023/24) |
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President David Appleton (2022/23) |
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President Nic Corry (2020/22) |
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Past President Julian
Golding (2019/20) Joined in 1987
He is one of Britain's fastest ever sprinters over 200 metres. His time of 20.18
seconds (-0.2) ranks him 6th on the All-Time UK rankings. In the Kuala Lumpur
Commonwealth Games 200, he won the gold medal. In the 4 x 100 metres he
helped England win their second gold medal, setting a Games record that
still stands today. |
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Past President Paul
Byfield (2018/19) Joined in 1983, born into a large family (1 of 6
boys). Was Head of Active Athletics, 2009 – 2011 and is currently Chair
of Development. Represented Kent having won numerous Kent titles, mostly
over 400m. Did complete a Marathon on a rowing machine... |
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Past President Nick
Brooks (2017/18) Joined in 1973, Grandson of PP George Brooks. A top
runner in the 80's with 400m pb 48.22 ran a 4.10 indoor mile and 4.06.4
outdoor mile. Used to race against Coe, Ovet & Walker. Currently our
Press Secretary and still heavily involved with his Rugby Club, Beccehamian's. |
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Past
President Bill Foster (2016/17) a
Yorkshire Man who joined in 1979. Bill has PBs of 29:14 for 10,000m,
63:50 for Half Marathon and 2:15.49 for the Marathon and ran five
Marathons for GB. In 2001 he was appointed the Club coach for the girls'
middle/long distance squad at Loughborough University |
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Past President Dave Cordell
(2015/16) joined in 1981. Jack of all trades... Can be relied upon to be
at all athletics events throughout the country where he arrives at least
2 hours before everyone else and has the club tents erected.
Heavily involved in the KCAA Executive Committee and the XC Committee. In last 2 years has
won both official of the year and volunteer of the year titles.
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Past President
Dick Griffin (2014/15) joined in
1987. He has currently run over 230 marathons all over the world. In
2012 he completed the Comrades Marathon (55 miles). He also completed
the famous London to Brighton Road Race 3 times and competed in two 24
hours races. Currently looks after the Club Kit and the Parris Handicap. |
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Past President
Bob Cliff (2013/14) joined in
1967. When active he represented the club in the Southern and National
League. In latter years Bob has been Chief Cross-Country Trail Layer and
more recently Winter Athletics Chairman and Secretary. |
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Past President
Steve Hollingdale (2012/13),
Joined in 1990, and is still working. His accounting background led to him becoming Club
Treasurer for a copy of years. He is currently Chair of Finance. Along with Rob
Brown he has organised the regular club quiz for many years. |
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Past President
Denis Lawrie (2011/12), a retired
Police Officer, joined in March 1987. Still jogs but is
mainly seen helping behind the Bar. |
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Past President
Richard Coe
(2010/11), joined back in
February 1982. A school Teacher by profession and has completed at all
distances from one mile to marathon. |
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Past President
Alison Brand
(2009/10), wife of former Past President Colin Brand, joined back in
December 1994. A non-athlete who has been dedicated to the Club,
heavily involved with the House and Social and the Wine Committee.
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Past President
Tim Soutar (2008/9), a member
since 1976, is yet another athlete who has achieved more than most,
winning the Inaugural Ho Chi Minh City Marathon amongst others. |
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Past President
Les Roberts (2007/8). Former World
Masters Champion and multi event winner joined the Club back in 1978. |
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Past President
Ken Daniel (2006/7). Ken joined in 1979 and
has raced at National & Country level, he is also the Track Manager at
Norman Park. |
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Past President
Anne Cilia
(2005/6) is the daughter of Past President Peter Stenning (1987/8) who
sadly died in 1990. She has been managing the veterans, or more correctly,
the Ladies Masters team, for several years. She runs, jumps and
throws and has been 'The Team' on several occasions. Joined in 1993. |
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Past President
Margaret Baldwin
(2004/5) is the wife of PP John Baldwin. Margaret was a top class
athlete in the 60's & 70's and was selected for the 800m in the 1972
Munich Olympics. Joined in 1992. |
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Past President
John Robinson
(2003/4) has just finished several terms as Head of Active Athletics,
joined Blackheath in August 1981. A very active veteran athlete
having completed in most events on track & field - originally joined
as a marathon runner... |
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Pat
Calnan, Past President (2002/2003) is a semi-active athlete Track & Field Team Manager and the Club Press
Secretary. He
joined in September 1983. |
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Mike Peel, Past President
(2001/2002). Mike lived 'above the shop' for almost twenty years,
as Steward, and has been a member
since 1974. Amongst other things Mike is the Webmaster and completed
in all of the London Marathons since
the inception in 1981 to 2012 (32 years). |
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Mike Davies, Past
President (2000/2001).
Mike who lives in Orpington has been a member
since December 1977. Mike is an active coach and looks after the summer
fixtures and summer officials.
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Richard Coles, Past
President (1999/2000). Lives in Farnham, Hants and joined BH as a
youngster in December 1968. Has represented the Club at top level
and was a member of the first team for the whole of his Senior
years. |
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John Baldwin, Past
President (1976) and your ex-Hon General Secretary; also a Director of BHHQ. Top flight athlete since joining
the Club in April 1955. Married to PP Margaret Baldwin
(nee Coomber) who was a fine international athlete. |
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Derek Gregory: Past
President (1986-87). Joined November 1956. Formerly press secretary,
relay organiser, cross-country captain, secretary BHHQ Ltd., chairman of
Finance Committee and chairman of General Committee. |
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Past President Peter
Baigent (1972) was a Director of BHHQ and joined in November 1946. |
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Past President Dave White (1996), lives within walking distance
of the Club and has been a member since December 1977. |
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Ian Wilson, Past President
(1982),
top star a decade ago, now looks after the cross country first
team. Lived a lot more locally when he joined back in June 1959;
these days he is based in Great Bowden, Leics. |
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Vice President (2002) Len
Dalmon - joined in January 1981 - he was the Chief Trail Layer. |
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Roy Smith, Vice President
(2002) is a very active and effective racer. Has the distinction
of winning (in the same season) the Club 5, Club 7 1/2 and Club 10
twice. Has been a member since June 1987. |
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Roger Counter was elected a
Vice President in 2002. Roger who joined in 1985, now looks after
the 200 club and is one of the backroom boys - always there to help out
behind the bar... His wife, Doff (PP Dave White's sister) and son, Martin,
are also members. |
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Steve Freemantle, a Vice
President (1995), organises the Parris Handicap Series. This is held on
Wednesday evenings during the Summer time. Steve joined in June
1985. |
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Peter Lovell, a member
since April 1983, looks after the administration of the London Marathon
entries. Peter is very creative and always help with the Club
Christmas decorations as well as other special occasions. |
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Jenny, his wife, is also a member. |
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Past President Colin Brand
(1979),
seen here leading the Club Cry at the installation of the new Club
President, is still active in the throws. An expert on the
environs of Coney Hall he joined the Club in May 1952. Colin's
son, Daryl, won a Bronze medal in the Commonwealth Games in the Javelin
- Daryl now lives in New Zealand. |
