Tag Archives: Don Thompson

A mixed bag of Olympic and Bradford memories, together with a charity appeal

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Tony Taylor

Many thanks to BBC Kent for ‘running’ this story. A British gold medallist from the 1960 Olympics is commemorated annually by a mile-long race. Don Thompson set an Olympic-record time and beat former gold medallists to win the 50km (31 … Continue reading →

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REMINISCENCES 7 – Roy Gunnett remembers Harold Whitlock, Don Thompson, Phil Embleton and much more

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Tony Taylor

What prompted you to take up race walking?  When and where was your first race? The main prompt for me to take up race walking was watching some walking races at Crystal Palace in the late 60’s and early 1970’s … Continue reading →

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