Hall of Fame

Photo of Jimmy Todd

Jimmy Todd receiving the Hall of Fame Award from the Mayor of Newtownabbey (June 02 - June 03), Mrs Vera McWilliam.

 

The ‘Grand Old Man’ of Northern Ireland athletics, Jimmy Todd had a running and walking career spanning over 6 decades. This career included nine World Veterans’ Championships, ten European Championships and setting nine world records across three age categories. Jimmy’s philosophy was ‘if it doesn’t help you, it doesn’t do you any harm’.

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