John Disley competed mainly in the 3000 metres steeplechase before co-founding the London Marathon and becoming active in sports promotion and administration.
12 Facts About John Disley
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John Disley set five British records in the steeplechase and four at two miles.
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John Disley broke the record for the traverse of the Welsh 3000 foot peaks.
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John Disley represented Wales twice at the Commonwealth Games, competing in 1954 and 1958, but did not win a medal either time.
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In 1957, John Disley became Chief Instructor, and later Committee Chairman - a position he held until 1966.
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John Disley was one of the founders of the London Marathon, first held in 1981, after running the New York Marathon in 1979 and being very impressed by its success.
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John Disley was president of the London Marathon Charitable Trust.
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John Disley became vice-chairman of the UK Sports Council in 1974, a post he held until 1982.
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John Disley was the leading pioneer of orienteering in the UK.
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John Disley was the Co-founder of Oswestry Olympians Athletics Club in Oswestry along with Doug Morris.
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John Disley was a member of the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame and was President of the Snowdonia Society.
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John Disley was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 1979 New Year Honours.