Maryhill Harriers
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| Founded | October 1888 |
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| Ground | John Paul Academy |
| Location | 2 Arrochar Street, Glasgow G23 5LY |
| Coordinates | 55°54′15″N 4°17′47″W / 55.904043°N 4.296405°W |
| Website | official website |
Maryhill Harriers is a Scottish athletics club based in Glasgow, Scotland and is affiliated to Scottish Athletics.[1] The club is based at John Paul Academy, with training held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.[2]
History
The club was founded in 1888[3][4] and early annual championships were held at Kelvinvale Park in Maryhill.[5]
The club had two Olympians at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, they were Bobby Graham and Donald Robertson.[6]
Notable athletes
Olympians
| Athlete | Events | Games | Medals/Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Graham | 1,500m | 1936 | [7] |
| Donald Robertson | marathon | 1936 | [8] |
- Scottish unless stated
Commonwealth Games
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| Athlete | Events | Games | Medals/Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunky Wright | marathon | 1930, 1934 | .svg.png){kind=icon} ,.svg.png){kind=icon} |
| Bobby Graham | 880y, 1/3 mile/s | 1934, 1938 | |
| Donald Robertson | marathon | 1934, 1938 | .svg.png){kind=icon} |
| Archie Turner | 100y, 220y, 4x110y relay | 1934 | |
| Moira Campbell | 100y, 220y, 4x110 relay | 1958 | |
| Alix Jamieson | 100y, 220y, high jump | 1958 |
References
- ↑ "Maryhill Harriers". Scottish Athletics. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- ↑ "Training". Maryhill Harriers. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- ↑ "Our History". Maryhill Harriers. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- ↑ "Harriers who have lasted the pace". The Scotsman. 11 October 1968. p. 21. Retrieved 5 December 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ "Maryhill Harriers' Amateur Athletic Sports". Lennox Herald. 6 June 1891. p. 3. Retrieved 5 December 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ "Maryhill Harriers, Glasgow (GBR)". Olympedia. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- ↑ "Bobby Graham". Olympedia. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ↑ "Donald Robertson". Olympedia. Retrieved 30 November 2025.