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ATHLETICS PROGRAMME - 32ND ANNUAL FIVE MILES OPEN ROAD TEAM & INDIVIDUAL HANDICAP, ROCHESTER, 1955 (WON BY GEORGE KNIGHT)

ATHLETICS PROGRAMME - 32ND ANNUAL FIVE MILES OPEN ROAD TEAM & INDIVIDUAL HANDICAP, ROCHESTER, 1955 (WON BY GEORGE KNIGHT)
ATHLETICS PROGRAMME - 32ND ANNUAL FIVE MILES OPEN ROAD TEAM & INDIVIDUAL HANDICAP, ROCHESTER, 1955 (WON BY GEORGE KNIGHT)

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Programme for the race on 19 November 1955 won by George Knight of the Essex Beagles in a record-breaking time of 25.06 minutes, staking his claim for inclusion in the GB Team for the Melbourne Olympics. From the collection of the well-known sports journalist Sydney Hulls and including his draft press-copy celebrating Knight's victory.

21 x 13cms. 6pp. Paperback. Minor wear and staining otherwise fair condition and with Sydney Hulls's annotations.

Date
1955
Publisher
Rochester: City of Rochester Athletic Club

£18.00 (Code: 80212)

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