Tony Collins (hurdler)

Tony Collins

Personal information
Nationality	British (English)
Born	Wandsworth, London, England
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event	400m hurdles
Club	Herne Hill Harriers

Tony William George Collins (born c.1949) is a former international hurdler who competed at the Commonwealth Games.

Biography

Collins was a member of the Herne Hill Harriers and specialised in the 400 m hurdles. ^[1] In 1968, he won the Junior AAA title. ^[2]

Collins represented the England team ^[3] at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland, ^[4] where he competed in the 400 metres hurdles event, reaching the semi-final. ^[5]

Shortly after the Games, Collins finished runner-up behind Bob Roberts at the 1970 AAA Championships. ^{[6] [7] [8]} He set a Surrey record over the 400 hurdles in 1971. ^[9]

References

1. "British hurdlers aim for the top" . Kent Evening Post. 1 May 1971. p. 22. Retrieved 24 January 2026– via British Newspaper Archive.
2. "Tony William George Collins". Surrey Athletics. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
3. "Edinburgh, 1970 Team". Team England. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
4. "England's Men Athletes For Games" . Evening News (London). 8 June 1970. p. 1. Retrieved 24 January 2026– via British Newspaper Archive.
5. "England Edinburgh 1970". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
6. "Howard's final fling brings victory over foreign pair" . Birmingham Daily Post. 8 August 1970. Retrieved 24 January 2026– via British Newspaper Archive.
7. "Big shock for Ian" . The People. 9 August 1970. Retrieved 24 January 2026– via British Newspaper Archive.
8. "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
9. "Record Eludes Dic Jockey" . Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail. 19 May 1973. p. 29. Retrieved 24 January 2026– via British Newspaper Archive.