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Hugh Foord

b. 1929

Former athlete who competed for England

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About Hugh Foord

Born 1929. Hugh Foord is a British athletics competitor.

Hugh Vivian Foord (born Q2. 1929) is an English former athlete.

Biography Foord was a member of the Brighton Athletic Club and finished third behind Ken Norris in the 6 miles event at the 1956 AAA Championships.

Foord finished second behind Stan Eldon in the 6 miles event at the 1958 AAA Championships and shortly afterwards, Foord represented the England athletics team in the 6 miles race at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales.

As of 2020, Foord was still actively running at the age of 91.

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1929, Brighton
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Hugh Vivian Foord

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Hugh Foord?

former athlete who competed for England

When was Hugh Foord born?

Hugh Foord was born in 1929 in Brighton.

What is Hugh Foord's occupation?

Hugh Foord is an athletics competitor.

What nationality is Hugh Foord?

Hugh Foord is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hugh Foord

· Wikidata: Q65944990

· DBpedia: Hugh Foord

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