Harry Edward, Britain’s first black Olympic medallist, inducted into England Athletics hall of fame
Edward and Mo Farah among those to be inductedSonia Lannaman and Shirley Strong also honouredBritain’s first black Olympic medal winner Harry Edward is to be inducted into the England Athletics Hall of Fame. Edward will join the likes of Mo Farah, former sprinter Sonia Lannaman and medal-winning hurdler Shirley Strong, who will all be honoured at a ceremony in Birmingham in November. Edward’s citation includes the tribute: “A true citizen of the world and a pioneer of British sport, England…
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