About Eddie Kirkup
Lived 1929 – 2008 (aged 78). Eddie Kirkup was a British marathon runner.
Ernest Kirkup (27 July 1929 – 1 June 2008) was an English athlete.
Biography Kirkup was a member of the Rotherham Harriers and became the British marathon champion when winning the 1957 AAA Championships in Watford.
Kirkup represented the England athletics team in the marathon at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales.
He died in Rotherham on 5 January 2008, at the age of 78.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eddie Kirkup?
British marathon runner
When was Eddie Kirkup born?
Eddie Kirkup was born on 12 July 1929 in Wakefield.
When did Eddie Kirkup die?
Eddie Kirkup died on 1 June 2008.
What was Eddie Kirkup's occupation?
Eddie Kirkup was a marathon runner.
What nationality was Eddie Kirkup?
Eddie Kirkup was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie Kirkup. https://biography.guide/eddie-kirkup/
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Chicago: "Eddie Kirkup." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eddie-kirkup/.
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