Monthly Archives: September 2021

Andrew Fraser RIP, standard bearer for Scottish Race Walking

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Tony Taylor

We were shocked to hear that Andrew Fraser died very recently. As Dave Evans noted in response to the sad news, Andrew was a regular supporter of our club races until a few years ago, much liked and respected. The … Continue reading →

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The Decline and Fall of the British Empire : A Case Study – the 50 kilometres race walk

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Tony Taylor

I am very pleased to republish Paul F. DeMeester’s coruscating critique of British Athletics’ disgraceful decision to exclude Cameron Corbishley and in particular Dominic King from the GB Olympic team and its craven role in supporting the abolition of the … Continue reading →

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Albert Rigby 10km Sutton Macclesfield, October 2nd, 2021

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Tony Taylor

The Albert Rigby Trophy race is to go ahead as normal on Sarurday. October 2nd, starting at 1.30 p.m. from the Sutton Ex-Servicemen’s Club. Refreshments will be provided. As usual it would be really helpful if you could let Dave … Continue reading →

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Steve Uttley dominates the Lambert One Hour race at Bury

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: A decent day to greet the walkers although the absence of a gate opener at the Bury Track half an hour before the off made us wonder if we would lose the event unless we could straddle … Continue reading →

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