Bob Holt (athlete)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 18 May 1944 Hammersmith, London, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | long distance |
| Club | Hercules 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
- ^ "Biographical Information". Olympedia. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ "Howard's final fling brings victory over foreign pair". Birmingham Daily Post. 8 August 1970. Retrieved 18 May 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ "AAA Championships (men)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ http://www.thepowerof10.info/rankings/rankinglist.aspx?event=10000&agegroup=ALL&sex=M&alltime=y (Retrieved 1 November 2012)
- ^ http://www.thepowerof10.info/rankings/rankinglist.aspx?event=10000&agegroup=ALL&sex=M&alltime=y (Retrieved 1 November 2012)