Croydon Harriers is an athletics club based in Croydon, London, England and is located at Croydon Sports Arena. The club caters for all age groups.
History
Although the club is listed as being was founded in 1920 it could be considered more of a revival than a founding. There is evidence of a Croydon Harriers club forming in December 1909 when the first AGM was held at Horniman Hall, North-end to elect officers and to organise runs. The club existed for at least three years and previous to this the South Croydon Harriers had existed from at least 1894.
The Harriers moved to the Croydon Sports Arena in 1953 following its construction. The first athletics meeting was held on 15 July 1953 in front of a 4,000 attendance.
Notable athletes Olympians AthleteEventsGamesMedalsShirley Cawley long jump 1952 Paul Nihill 20 km walk, 50 km walk 1964, 1968, 1972, 1976 Helen Barnett-Burkart 400 metres, 4 × 400 m relay 1984, 1992Judy Oakes shot put 1984, 1988, 1996, 2000Mary Berkeley long jump 1988Lea Haggett high jump 1996Donna Fraser 400 m, 4 × 400 m relay 1996, 2000, 2004Martyn Rooney 400 m, 4 × 400 m relay 2008, 2012Lawrence Okoye discus throw 2012James Dasaolu 100 metres 2012
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