Brendan Foster

Olympic athlete

1948 –

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Who is Brendan Foster?

Brendan Foster CBE is a British former long-distance runner who founded the Great North Run. He won the Bronze medal in the 10,000 metres at the 1976 Summer Olympics, the 5000 metres at the 1974 European Championships and the 10,000 metres at the 1978 Commonwealth Games.

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Born
Jan 12, 1948
Hebburn
Spouses
Religion
  • Catholicism
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Education
  • University of Sussex

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on July 23, 2013

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