Coventry Godiva Harriers
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[edit] Background
Coventry Godiva Harriers is an athletics club based in Coventry, West Midlands, England and was established in 1879. The club name refers to the notable Lady Godiva of Coventry and the sport of "hare and hounds" cross country running.
[edit] Results in 2007
Saturday 24th March
Warwickshire Road Relay
Position: (A Team) 2nd
(B Team) 5th
Martin Radlak (4)
Harvey Speed (3)
Richard Taylor (2)
Colin Deasy (2)
Iwan Jones (11)
John McKeown (8)
James Griggs (6)
John White (5)
Saturday 31st March
Midland 12 Stage Road Relay
Position: 6th
Benjamin Jones (4) 27:45
Noel Edwards (4) 15:46
Matthew Lole (4) 14:45
Scott Hazell (4) 28:02
Alistair Smith (5) 16:30
Steffan White (5) 15:52
Emerson Combstock(5) 29:30
Ryan Kenny (5) 16:08
John McKeown (5) 16:14
Martin Radlak (6) 29:49
James Griggs (6) 16:01
Harvey Speed (6) 16:00
Saturday 14th April
National 12 Stage Road Relay
Position: 21st
Scott Hazel (25) 27:39
Noel Edwards (22) 15:50
Ben Jones (30) 28:57
James Griggs (28) 15:57
Henry Hammond (24) 28:59
Ryan Kenny (25) 16:32
Richard Taylor (25) 29:38
Iwan Jones (25) 16:16
John McKeown (26) 30:35
Gareth Deacon (25) 15:53
Harvey Speed (23) 29:31
Alistair Smith (21) 16:11
[edit] Athletes
The club has produced many athletes who have competed at an international level, including the Olympics. The list below shows some of the most recognised athletes along with their event and performance whilst competing at the highest level.
| William Adcocks | |||
| 1966 | Commonwealth Games | Marathon | 2:22.13 |
| 1968 | Olympic Games | Marathon | 2:25.33 |
| 1968 | Fukuoka Marathon | Marathon | 2:10.47 |
| 1970 | Commonwealth Games | Marathon | 2:15.10 |
| David Moorcroft | |||
| 1978 | Commonwealth Games, Edmonton, Alberta | 1,500 Metres | Gold |
| 1982 | Commonwealth Games, Brisbane, Queensland | 5,000 Metres | Gold |
| 1982 | Bislett Games, Oslo, Norway | 5,000 Metres | 13:00.41 (New World Record) |
| Marlon Devonish | |||
| 1998 | Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 4x100m relay | Gold |
| 2002 | Commonwealth Games, Manchester, England | 4x100m relay | Gold |
| 2002 | European Championships, Munich, Germany | 4x100m relay | Gold |
| 2003 | World Indoor Championships, Birmingham, England | 200m | Gold |
