Mick Holmes C 717 - Centurions 1911

GB International Mike made the Centurions’ all-time fastest qualifiers’ list (2nd) when representing York Postal Walking Club: he won the 1982 Leicester WC Congerstone 100 Miles (77 started/55 finished/32 being new Centurions) when clocking 17.21.52 in cold & windy conditions.

Mike Holmes was also a member of Southend-on-sea AC during the club’s 1970s heyday.

Mike is the son of C303 Harry Holmes Jnr (Yorkshire WC) who qualified in the 1960 Leicester-to-Skegness 100 Miles in 19.31.08.

Mike passed away on 1st July 2023. Out thoughts are with his family and friends.