Jack Holden
(1907-2004)

marathon runner

Died aged 96

John Thomas Holden (13 March 1907 – 7 March 2004) was a long-distance runner from England, who won four consecutive national titles in the marathon (1947–1950).

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Commemorated on 1 plaque

On this site from 1936 to 1970 stood the HQ of Tipton Harriers whose most famous member, Jack Holden, trained from here to win many championships, including the 1950 European and Commonwealth marathons

Tipton Sports and Social Club, Sedgley Road East, Tipton, United Kingdom where they trained