Munich 1972

Birchfield Harriers at the Olympics

1972 – XX Olympic Games
Munich, West Germany

Athlete: Andrew Howard Payne
Event: Hammer Throw


Athlete: Ray Smedley
Event: 1500 metres


Athlete: John Sherwood
Event: 400m Hurdles


Athlete: Geoff Capes
Event: Shot Put


Athlete: William Tancred
Event: Discus Throw


Athlete: David Cropper
Event: 800 metres


Athlete: Patricia Lowe-Cropper
Event: 800 metres


Athlete: Ruth Martin-Jones
Event: Long Jump


Athlete: Ian Stewart MBE
Event: 5000 metres

FINAL: 3rd – 13:27.61

  BRONZE MEDAL


Video: 1972 Olympic 5000 metres


Athlete: Peter Stewart
Selected but withdrew injured