Bob Holt (athlete)
English distance runner
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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]
