About Jack Holden
Lived 1907 – 2004 (aged 96). Jack Holden was a British long-distance runner and marathon runner.
Personal life During World War II Holden served with the Royal Air Force. In the 1950s, Coseley Urban District Council named a new road on the Woodcross housing estate Jack Holden Avenue. On 23 July 1952, Jack Holden's Gardens were opened on Queens Road, Tipton.
Holden died in March 2004, at age 96. He was survived by daughter Joan and son-in-law Brian.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Holden?
British athlete (1907–2004)
When was Jack Holden born?
Jack Holden was born on 13 March 1907 in West Midlands.
When did Jack Holden die?
Jack Holden died on 7 March 2004 in Cockermouth.
What was Jack Holden's occupation?
Jack Holden was a long-distance runner and marathon runner.
What nationality was Jack Holden?
Jack Holden was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Holden (runner)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Holden. https://biography.guide/jack-holden-long-distance-runner/
MLA: "Jack Holden." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-holden-long-distance-runner/.
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