Brendan Foster, MBE (born 12 January, 1948 in Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, England) is a British former distance runner, and the founder of the Great North Run. He was educated at St Joseph's Grammar School, the University of Sussex and Carnegie College of Physical Education, now part of Leeds Metropolitan University. Foster's athletic career saw him compete in three Olympic Games, … Wikipedia
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After his victory in the 5000m at the 1974 European championships in Rome, Brendan Foster returned to Britain a national hero, and amongst other honours, he was awarded the BBC Sports Personality of the Year. www.sporting-heroes.net/athletics-heroes/displayhero.asp?...
