All in My Stride: John Gilmour's Story: Changi to World Champion by Richard Harris
TBM9780859052603
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Product Details
ISBN:9780859052603
Author:Richard Harris
Edition:1st Edition
Publisher:Hesperian Press
Place:Victoria Park WA
Year:1999
Format:Paperback
Pages:204 pages
Book Type:SECONDHAND
Period:20th Century
Book Description
Secondhand. Faircondition. Minimal edgewear but the title page has been removed, otherwise, the book is complete.
This is the biography of John Gilmour OAM. Born in Scotland, Gilmour's family migrated to Australia as part of the Group Settlement Scheme. His family settled in Group 86 known as Rosa Glen, near Margaret River.
Gilmour's early running success was interrupted by WWII, where he served and was a prisoner of war. Returning to civilian life in 1945, Gilmour set about resurrecting his athletics career. State selection as a cross-country runner soon followed before a successful career as a coach. In 1971, he found success in international veterans athletics.