Jim Peters at Pollards Hill.
Partial / Incomplete Date | c.1958 |
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Area | Pollards Hill |
Copyright 1 | Advertiser 6/06/1958 |
Picture Reference | Mit_People_105-1 |
Original Format | Photo |
Notes / History | British Olympic athlete, Jim Peters, chats to youngsters at Pollards Hill Sports Day, 1958. An acclaimed distance athlete, Jim revolutionised marathon running during the 1950s, creating world records on four separate occasions. In 1954 Jim won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games. |