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Description:Chapters: Samuel Ferris, Mary Peters, Mike Bull, Jackie Mckernan, James Mcilroy, Derek Clayton, Derek Graham, Thelma Hopkins, Peter Mccolgan, Paul Mckee, Mark Forsythe. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 32. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Samuel "Sam" Ferris (August 29, 1900 March 21, 1980) was a British athlete who competed mainly in the marathon. He was born in Magherabeg, near Dromore, County Down in what is now Northern Ireland. Ferris lived for the early period of his life at Magherabeg, however he moved to Glasgow with his father when his mother died. They only stayed in Glasgow for a few years, returning to Dromore to the rest of the family. Ferris was like his mother, always interested in running and at the early age of seventeen he joined Shelteston Harriers, winning many prizes in the Junior Open Category. When Ferris was eighteen, he joined the Royal Air Force, then known as the Royal Flying Corps, and on enlistment he was posted to India. After his service was up he returned to Dromore, once again taking up his first love of running. He did not have to wait long for success winning many local races including the Co. Down One Mile Championship. In December 1923 he rejoined the Royal Air Force and was stationed in Uxbridge where he competed in a cross country race. Although he only came third his talents came to the notice of Bill Thomas of Herne Hill Harriers who persuaded him that his true forte might be long distance rather than cross country running. Bill Thomas's entreaty had an effect on Ferris and he joined Herne Hill Harriers with whom he stayed throughout his career. Ferris made his marathon debut in the 1924 Olympic trials in which there were 80 starters. By the 23 mile mark 3 runners were well clear of the rest of the field. Ferris was third behind Dunky Wrigh...More: http: //booksllc.net/?id=722708We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Athletes from Northern Ireland: Samuel Ferris, Mary Peters, Mike Bull, Jackie McKernan, James McIlroy, Derek Clayton, Derek Graham. To get started finding Athletes from Northern Ireland: Samuel Ferris, Mary Peters, Mike Bull, Jackie McKernan, James McIlroy, Derek Clayton, Derek Graham, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Release: 2010

ISBN: 1157185444

Description: Chapters: Samuel Ferris, Mary Peters, Mike Bull, Jackie Mckernan, James Mcilroy, Derek Clayton, Derek Graham, Thelma Hopkins, Peter Mccolgan, Paul Mckee, Mark Forsythe. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 32. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Samuel "Sam" Ferris (August 29, 1900 March 21, 1980) was a British athlete who competed mainly in the marathon. He was born in Magherabeg, near Dromore, County Down in what is now Northern Ireland. Ferris lived for the early period of his life at Magherabeg, however he moved to Glasgow with his father when his mother died. They only stayed in Glasgow for a few years, returning to Dromore to the rest of the family. Ferris was like his mother, always interested in running and at the early age of seventeen he joined Shelteston Harriers, winning many prizes in the Junior Open Category. When Ferris was eighteen, he joined the Royal Air Force, then known as the Royal Flying Corps, and on enlistment he was posted to India. After his service was up he returned to Dromore, once again taking up his first love of running. He did not have to wait long for success winning many local races including the Co. Down One Mile Championship. In December 1923 he rejoined the Royal Air Force and was stationed in Uxbridge where he competed in a cross country race. Although he only came third his talents came to the notice of Bill Thomas of Herne Hill Harriers who persuaded him that his true forte might be long distance rather than cross country running. Bill Thomas's entreaty had an effect on Ferris and he joined Herne Hill Harriers with whom he stayed throughout his career. Ferris made his marathon debut in the 1924 Olympic trials in which there were 80 starters. By the 23 mile mark 3 runners were well clear of the rest of the field. Ferris was third behind Dunky Wrigh...More: http: //booksllc.net/?id=722708We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Athletes from Northern Ireland: Samuel Ferris, Mary Peters, Mike Bull, Jackie McKernan, James McIlroy, Derek Clayton, Derek Graham. To get started finding Athletes from Northern Ireland: Samuel Ferris, Mary Peters, Mike Bull, Jackie McKernan, James McIlroy, Derek Clayton, Derek Graham, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Athletes from Northern Ireland: Samuel Ferris, Mary Peters, Mike Bull, Jackie McKernan, James McIlroy, Derek Clayton, Derek Graham

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