Dave completed his first 100 miles at the 1970 Leicester to Skegness in 23:03:25. The race results record him as “Unattached”. When he completed his second Centurion in 1972 it was as a member of Leicester Walking Club. He went on to walk a further 6 Centurions. His best time – 18:45:5 – was achieved in his last race in 1982.
He passed away in January 2021.
Hans qualified as Centurion 427 at the 1968 Leicester to Skegness 100 miles race in 23.43.00. He served as chairman for the Centurion Vereniging Nederland (CVN) for many years and will be remembered for his contribution to Dutch Centurions.. Hans sadly passed away aged 92 in March 2021.
John sadly passed away on 6th July 2021. A was a member of Yorkshire Walking Club, he took part on the 1966 Leicester to Skegness race and completed 100 miles in the creditable time of 20:22:22.
Steve Kemp C1075 informed us of the sad news that George passed away during the evening of 13th September 2020 aged 89. He had a long illness due to cancer and his health had deteriorated since about March and especially so over the last month. His wife Marlene and daughter Katherine were with George when he passed way. There will not be a funeral. The family are making private arrangements.
George, a member of Belgrave Harriers for 69 years and Life Member, competed at race walking at all distances. He was well known in Canvey Island for his charity work for which he received his MBE. He qualified as Centurion 716 in the 1981 Brighton & Hove A.C. 24 hour Track race, walking 100 miles in 22.45.12 and completing a total of 104 miles 557 yards.
George Beecham MBE C 716