Erection date: 17/10/2011
Gordon Pirie, 1931 - 1991, South London Harriers and Coulsdon resident, held 5 world records including the 4 x 1500m relay with local athlete Ralph Dunkley. Gordon also won 5000m Olympic silver, Melbourne 1956.
The Bourne Society
CR5, Brighton Road, 194, Comrades of the Great War Club
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Gordon Pirie
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Gordon Pirie
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