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Gordon Pirie

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Athletics competitor (1931-1991)

United KingdomAthletesLived 1931 to 1991 · aged 60
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Douglas Alistair Gordon Pirie was an English long-distance runner. He competed in the 5000 m and 10,000 m events at the 1952, 1956 and 1960 Olympics and won a silver medal in the 5000 m in 1956, placing fourth in 1952. Born in Leeds, Pirie grew up in Coulsdon, Surrey, and ran for the South London Harriers.

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Gordon Pirie in Oslo in 1953Gordon Pirie in Oslo in 1953

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1955BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award

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Douglas Alistair Gordon Pirie was an English long-distance runner. He competed in the 5000 m and 10,000 m events at the 1952, 1956 and 1960 Olympics and won a silver medal in the 5000 m in 1956, placing fourth in 1952. Born in Leeds, Pirie grew up in Coulsdon, Surrey, and ran for the South London Harriers. He died of cholangiocarcinoma in Lymington, Hampshire.

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United Kingdom
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Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1931 to 1991 · aged 60
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