Tony Collins (hurdler)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | Wandsworth, London, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | 400m hurdles |
| Club | Herne Hill Harriers |
Tony William George Collins (born c.1949) is a former international hurdler who competed at the Commonwealth Games.
Biography
Collins was a member of the Herne Hill Harriers and specialised in the 400 m hurdles.[1] In 1968, he won the Junior AAA title.[2]
Collins represented the England team[3] at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland,[4] where he competed in the 400 metres hurdles event, reaching the semi-final.[5]
Shortly after the Games, Collins finished runner-up behind Bob Roberts at the 1970 AAA Championships.[6][7][8] He set a Surrey record over the 400 hurdles in 1971. [9]
References
- ↑ "British hurdlers aim for the top". Kent Evening Post. 1 May 1971. p. 22. Retrieved 24 January 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ "Tony William George Collins". Surrey Athletics. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
- ↑ "Edinburgh, 1970 Team". Team England. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
- ↑ "England's Men Athletes For Games". Evening News (London). 8 June 1970. p. 1. Retrieved 24 January 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ "England Edinburgh 1970". Commonwealth Games Federation. Archived from the original on 8 November 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
- ↑ "Howard's final fling brings victory over foreign pair". Birmingham Daily Post. 8 August 1970. Retrieved 24 January 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ "Big shock for Ian". The People. 9 August 1970. Retrieved 24 January 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
- ↑ "Record Eludes Dic Jockey". Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail. 19 May 1973. p. 29. Retrieved 24 January 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.