About John Kirkbride
Born 1947. John Kirkbride is a British middle-distance runner.
John Christopher Kirkbride (born 24 March 1947) is a British retired international middle-distance runner who competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Biography Kirkbride finished second behind Walter Wilkinson in the 1500 metres event at the 1970 AAA Championships. Shortly afterwards Kirkbride represented England in the 1500 metres, at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland.
He finished third behind Peter Stewart in the 1500m event at the 1972 AAA Championships before competing in the men's 1500 metres event for Great Britain at the 1972 Olympics Games in Munich.
Two years later he competed once again in the 1500 metres at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John Kirkbride?
British middle-distance runner
When was John Kirkbride born?
John Kirkbride was born on 24 March 1947 in Whitehaven.
What is John Kirkbride's occupation?
John Kirkbride is a middle-distance runner.
What nationality is John Kirkbride?
John Kirkbride is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Kirkbride (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Kirkbride. https://biography.guide/john-kirkbride-middle-distance-runner/
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