Middle distance athlete. Born Kent. Won gold for Britain in 800 and 1500 metres in the Athens Olympics, 2004. Awarded DBE in 2005. Awarded an honorary degree by London South Bank University in 2010 so we guess she has local connections but we can't be more precise.
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National Sporting Club
Founded by John Fleming and A. F. "Peggy" Bettinson. First president Hugh Cecil Lowther, Fifth Earl of Lonsdale. It became the home of modern glove boxing, with bouts taking place in silence, after...
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Bradley Stone
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Head of the River Race
Rowing race from Mortlake to Putney. Founded by Steve Fairbairn.
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Herbert Chapman
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Croydon Harriers
Athletics club. Located at Croydon Sports Arena. Their website has a history page.
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