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Re: Colin Kirkham - KBGS's Marathon Olympian

I do remember quite visibly Colin Kirkham. Was his nickname 'Kicker Kirkham' because of his interesting running style. Would I be correct in thinking he was a member of Bingley Harriers.

Another top class runner was John Penrose at about the same time. I have no doubt the rugby-orientated Gilbert Swift thought they were 'suet puddings'. Top class athletes in fact.

Re: Colin Kirkham - KBGS's Marathon Olympian

Not quite.

Penrose was younger than me and Colin was at KBGS when I was at Ingrow , so there's a quite a few years between them.

Years at KBGS e.g. 1958-1964 (optional) 1959 - 1966

Current location (optional) Embsay