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David Moorcroft

Athlete with world records in middle and long distance running · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Born 1953 · age 73

David Robert Moorcroft is a former middle-distance and long-distance runner from England, and former world record holder for 5,000 metres. His athletic career spanned the late-1970s and 1980s. He subsequently served as the Chief Executive of UK Athletics from 1997 to 2007.

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Bislett medal1985
Officer of the Order of the British Empire

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He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1983 and promoted to an Officer (OBE) in 1999, in both cases for services to athletics. In March 2023, he was appointed a Deputy lieutenant of the West Midlands.

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United Kingdom
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Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
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Dates
Born 1953 · age 73