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David Crocker Moscow Marathon 2.jpg
A photograph of David Crocker running in the Moscow Marathon in 1988, aged 50

Stephen Holliday (article).jpg
This 1996 edition of the 'Race Walking Record' - the official monthly magazine of the Race Walking Association - takes a look back at some of Stephen's numerous race walking exploits in the year 1972, while he was serving in the RAF

The Fishing Competition MP3.mp3
A recording of a poem written and performed by Alan Bartley. The poem is based on an episode from Alan's childhood, in which he placed second in a fishing competition in Dover despite not catching any (live) fish. Photo of text attached.

Every Boy's Ambition MP3.mp3
A recording of a poem about footballing dreams, written and performed by Alan Bartley. Since being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in the mid-2010s, Alan has used poetry both to express himself and to help 'beat the plaques'. Photo of text…

Stephen Holliday (Kentish Express).jpg
A Kentish Express newspaper article announcing Stephen Holliday's retirement from race walking, and detailing some of his many accomplishments, 24 August 2017

Glyn Hibbert Stoke Mandeville.jpg
An article in the December 1989 edition of the Bovis newsletter, the 'Bovis Post', describing Glyn Hibbert's work with disabled weightlifters at Stoke Mandeville in preparation for the 1992 Paralympic Games.

Shuna MBE Letter.jpg
A photograph of a 2014 letter from the Cabinet Office informing Shuna Body that she has been awarded an MBE for services to disability fencing.

Mike Denness OBE.docx
An as-told-to biographical account of the sporting life of Mike Denness OBE, based on a telephone interview recorded on 8 February, 2013.

Mike Denness.jpg
A photograph of Mike Denness (left) and Geoff Boycott before a County Cricket match between Kent and Yorkshire in May 1975.

Hythe Lawn Tennis New Courts.jpg
A photograph of the opening ceremony for the new hard courts at Hythe Lawn Tennis Club in 2013. Hilary Casey stands fifth from the right.
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