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- ↑ "AIMS: The home of world running".
- ↑ Rowland, Steve (30 August 2019). "RANELAGH HARRIERS E-NEWS # 555". Ranelagh Harriers. Archived from the original on 18 March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
Part of his teaching practice was at Latymer Upper School, and he helped to introduce a number of Latymer boys to Ranelagh, including the 14 year-old Hugh Jones.
- ↑ https://www.arrs.run/MaraRank/ATM_Mara1981.htm Course 150 m short on remeasurement
