Bob Holt (athlete)

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Bob Holt
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born18 May 1944
Hammersmith, London, England
Sport
Sport Athletics
Eventlong distance
ClubHercules Wimbledon AC

Robert E. Holt (born 18 May 1944) is a former English distance runner.

Biography

Holt was born in London, England as a twin. His brother Dave Holt would also become an athlete and competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics. [1] Both brothers originally competed for Hercules AC, and following that club's merger with Wimbledon AC, he competed for Hercules-Wimbledon AC.

Bob finished second behind Dave Bedford in the 10,000 metres event at the 1970 AAA Championships at White City Stadium, recording 28 minutes 40.28. [2] [3] [4]

Bob recorded a faster personal best than his brother over 10,000 metres with a time of 28 minutes 39.8, set in September 1972, [5] whereas Dave's personal best was 28 minutes 41.82, which he set at Crystal Palace on 15 July 1972. [6]

References

  1. ↑ "Biographical Information". Olympedia. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
  2. ↑ "Howard's final fling brings victory over foreign pair" . Birmingham Daily Post. 8 August 1970. Retrieved 18 May 2025– via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. ↑ "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
  4. ↑ "AAA Championships (men)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
  5. ↑ http://www.thepowerof10.info/rankings/rankinglist.aspx?event=10000&agegroup=ALL&sex=M&alltime=y (Retrieved 1 November 2012)
  6. ↑ http://www.thepowerof10.info/rankings/rankinglist.aspx?event=10000&agegroup=ALL&sex=M&alltime=y (Retrieved 1 November 2012)
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