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MASTERS ATHLETICS SPRING 2014.

DAVID LITTLEWOOD

British Athletics has today lost a very dear friend. David
Littlewood has sadly passed away and our thoughts go out
to his family at this very sad time.

David was a remarkable man. As a volunteer in our sport, he
was a loyal servant and his work impacted positively on
many lives. David became ESAA Track Referee in 1976 and
became ESAA Chairman in 1991 and Honorary Secretary in
1993. There is no doubt his contribution to schools athletics
helped many young athletes fulfil their dreams and he was
instrumental in delivering world class English School
Championships, across all disciplines.

David was a long standing member of the IAAF Technical
Committee, the International Panel of photo finish judges
and an International Technical Officer. He officiated all over
the world and made many friends who held him in high
esteem. His athletics technical expertise and knowledge was
incomparable and had a significant impact on improving our
sport. A sport which David treasured.

His work for athletics transcended various Governing Bodies
in the UK and he was the font of all knowledge when it came
to rules from domestic to international. He was a mentor of
the highest order for his colleagues.

Overall, we have lost a very dear friend. The impact he has
had on many of our lives is immeasurable.

Cherry Alexander.

PETER WILKINSON 1933-2014. It Pisewteithr WmuilckhinssaodnneLsosnadnodnretgoreBtrtihgaht twoenhRaevleatyo1a9n5n9ounce

I regret to inform you of the death of Derby stalwart GEORGE MITCHELL
Peter Wilkinson, who died peacefully at his home on (1914-2013)
the 20th of February, he was 80 years of age.
George was one of the few athletes who competed in events
Peter was a true inspiration to me in the 1980’s, when I prior to World War Two.
joined Derby AC, he was always there to inspire and
pass on his knowledge, whilst still competing in local He first competed for a club centered at Dunlop’s
races in his early Fifties. Birmingham plant (Fort Dunlop), then moved to Birmingham
Walking Club. That club merged with Royal Sutton Coldfield,
Peters greatest triumphs came in the 1950’s with a but finally became a Birchfield Harrier as the result of a
third place in the 1958 Empire and Commonwealth further merger.
Games, he came fourth in the European Champion
Marathon in the same year. In 1962 he finished 7th in He joined Midland Veterans Athletic Club in 1977, as they
the Empire & Commonwealth Games Marathon. included walking events in their programme. He continued
competing regularly until his 90th year, and is believed to be
He was always passing on his knowledge right up to the only Midland athlete to have recorded performances as a
the end, working with his coaching groups at Nonagenarian.
Moorways, out in all weathers on Tuesday and
Thursday evenings. George competed at all recognized Race Walking
distances, but his best performances came in the
Our Clubhouse has Wilkinson’s framed picture, so all longer events. He competed regularly in the “Outer
can look up to this fine Athlete and Club President. Circle Walk” (Named after the bus route that circled
Birmingham).
All our condolences go to his Family.

MICK SMEDLEY.

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