Athlete. Born in Albacken, Sweden. He set over a dozen middle distance world records in events ranging from 1500 to 5000 metres, and was the first person to run a sub-fourteen minute 5000 metres.
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Gunder Hägg
Founder-President of the Imperial College Boat Club in 1919 and for over 50 years, coach and inspiration.
Person, Community / Clubs, Politics & Administration, Sport / Games
Football player and manager. Born at Farnworth, Lancashire. He played principally for Arsenal, Blackpool and Everton and went on to manage seven different teams. A member of the winning England tea...
Often referred to as 'Gooners', being a play on the team's nickname of the 'Gunners'.
American boxer. Born New York state. Not the Archbishop, John Camel Heenan, despite what Wikipedia says.
Founded as 'The City of London Rowing Club'. It was a pioneer in women's rowing.
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