Frederick Norris
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Frederick Norris (September 4, 1921 – 13 December 2006) was a marathon runner
from the United Kingdom
, who won the bronze medal at the European Championships
in Stockholm, Sweden, behind two Soviet runners: Sergei Popov and Ivan Filin
. He competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics (1952 and 1956).
Running
Running is a means of terrestrial locomotion allowing humans and other animals to move rapidly on foot. It is simply defined in athletics terms as a gait in which at regular points during the running cycle both feet are off the ground...
from the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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, who won the bronze medal at the European Championships
1958 European Championships in Athletics
The 6th European Athletics Championships were held from 19 August to 24 August 1958 in the Olympic Stadium of Stockholm, Sweden.-Men's results:-Women's results:-Medal table:-References:*...
in Stockholm, Sweden, behind two Soviet runners: Sergei Popov and Ivan Filin
Ivan Filin
Ivan Filin is a retired marathon runner from the Soviet Union, who won the silver medal at the European Championships in Stockholm, Sweden, behind compatriot Sergei Popov. He is a two-time winner of the Soviet national marathon title , and won the 1957 edition of the Košice Peace...
. He competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics (1952 and 1956).