Shettleston Harriers
Scottish athletics club
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Shettleston Harriers is a Scottish athletics club based in Glasgow, Scotland and is affiliated to Scottish Athletics.[1] The club is based at the Crownpoint Sports Complex and train on Tuesdays and Thursdays.[2]
Founded1904
GroundCrownpoint Sports Complex
Location183 Crownpoint Road, Glasgow G40 2AL
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| Founded | 1904 |
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| Ground | Crownpoint Sports Complex |
| Location | 183 Crownpoint Road, Glasgow G40 2AL |
| Coordinates | 55.853374°N 4.221649°W |
| Website | official website |
History
The club was founded in 1904, with the first president being Donald McColl, the secretary was Bob Nicol and the treasurer was John Howieson.[3][4] It is worth noting however that John Howieson previously raced under a club name Shettleston Harriers before 1904.[5]
The club's first Olympian was Lachie Stewart at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.[6]
Notable athletes
Olympians
| Athlete | Events | Games | Medals/Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lachie Stewart | 10,000m | 1972 | [7] |
| Cameron Sharp | 100m, 200m, relay | 1980 | [8] |
| Chris Bennett | hammer throw | 2016 | [9] |
- Scottish unless stated
Commonwealth Games
| Athlete | Events | Games | Medals/Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Riddell | 880 yards | 1930 | |
| Cathie Jackson | 100y, 220y, 440y & 660y relays | 1934 | .svg){kind=icon} |
| David Young | Discus throw, shot put | 1938 | .svg){kind=icon} |
| Joe McGhee | Marathon | 1954 | .svg){kind=icon} |
| Graham Everett | 880y, 1 mile | 1958 | |
| Hugo Fox | marathon | 1958 |