Andrew Forbes

Andrew S. Forbes (9 October 1915 – 1994) was a middle to long-distance runner from Scotland who won a silver medal at the 1950 British Empire Games (now Commonwealth Games).

Biography Forbes began running with Victoria Park AAC in 1935. At the first Scottish National Championships held after World War II, Forbes won the 3 miles event at Lanark Racecourse. He represented Great Britain and won international honours every year from 1947 to 1951.

Forbes and fellow athlete Alan Paterson chose to travel by air instead of the usual ship journey to attend the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland, New Zealand. Shortly before flying out, he won the Nigel Barge 5 mile road race in a new record time.

At the Empire Games he represented the Scottish team and won the silver medal behind New Zealander Harold Nelson in the 6 miles event. He also competed in the 1 mile and 3 miles competitions.