Allister Hutton

Allister Hutton (born 18 July 1954) is former elite long-distance runner from Scotland, who won the London Marathon in 1990. He competed in three consecutive Commonwealth Games for Scotland during his career, starting in 1978.

Running for Edinburgh Southern Harriers (now incorporated into Edinburgh AC), Hutton was Scottish National Cross-country champion in 1978 and 1982. He was third in the 1985 London Marathon, completing a British clean sweep behind Steve Jones and Charlie Spedding, and his time of 2:09:16 places him seventh on the UK all-time rankings. He was third again in 1986. Coached by Alan Storey, Hutton won the 1990 race (2:10:10), a clear thirty seconds ahead of the Italian Salvatore Bettiol.

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  United Kingdom and  Scotland
1985 London Marathon London, United Kingdom 3rd Marathon 2:09:16
1986 London Marathon London, United Kingdom 3rd Marathon 2:12:36
European Championships Stuttgart, West Germany Marathon DNF
1988 London Marathon London, United Kingdom 6th Marathon 2:11:42
1990 London Marathon London, United Kingdom 1st Marathon 2:10:10

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