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Graham Richards, Director of Ronhill Sports, was invited by World Athletics

To the recent World Indoor track championships, in Glasgow.

During the weekend, there was a special awards ceremony hosted by the World Athletics Museum.

Graham presented to Sebastian Coe,  an identical vest worn by Dr Ron Hill, MBE, during the Munich Olympic marathon, in 1972. In addition there was a photograph of the silver shorts and racing shoes, he also wore in the race.

There were also seven other presentations from : Alan Wells, Jon Regis, Tom Mckean, Yvonne Murray-Mooney, Steve Cram, Denise Lewis and Fiona May.

Graham commented :

‘In addition to a wonderful championships, it was a privilege to present the magnificent framed vest and photographs and for an item of  Dr Ron’s kit  to have its rightful place in the World Athletics Museum.  In addition to be amongst such outstanding athletes was also a major highlight of the weekend’

Graham Richards, Director of Ronhill Sports, was invited by World Athletics

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