Eric Shirley, Date of Birth

    

Eric Shirley

British steeplechase runner

Date of Birth: 03-Apr-1929

Profession: steeplechase runner

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Aries


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About Eric Shirley

  • Eric Shirley (born 3 April 1929) ran the 3,000 metres steeplechase final at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia for Great Britain with team mates Chris Brasher and John Disley, coming in 8th with a time of 8.57.
  • He also competed in the 1960 Olympics in Rome Italy.
  • He was a member of Finchley Harriers (founded 1877).
  • In 1966, this club was amalgamated into Hillingdon Athletic Club.

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