Tag Archives: Chris Maddocks

Chris Maddocks – Five Olympics on a shoe-string

Posted on November 5, 2026 by Tony Taylor

Len Ruddock has done our sport a great service by producing a series of videos exploring the career of one our greatest competitors, Chris Maddocks. There are five short videos, based on each of the Olympic Games in which Chris … Continue reading →

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ED SHILLABEER C590 – STILL GOING STRONG

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Tony Taylor

It is with great pleasure and with his permission that we reproduce this revealing and affectionate article by five-time Olympian, Chris Maddocks about the mad and fabulous legendary Ed Shillabeer. Chris begins: I’ve known Edmund Shillabeer for the best part … Continue reading →

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How Race Walking has changed through the decades

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Tony Taylor

This looks to be a fascinating exploration. It will be recorded so we can catch it in our own time. If you do watch it your thoughts would be very welcome. Jeff Salvage gets in touch to say: Come to … Continue reading →

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Manx Centurions 100 Miles Track Walk, August 18/19

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Tony Taylor

As a way of kicking myself up the posterior and because it’s a smashing piece of writing, which deserves an audience beyond Facebook, here is Trevor McDermot’s report on last weekend’s 100 miles on the Isle of Man. One excuse … Continue reading →

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