There is something in the Olympics, indefinable, springing from the soul, that must be preserved.
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| Birth: | 21st August, 1928 |
| Death: | 28th February, 2003 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Athlete, Founder, Journalist |
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Chris Brasher was born in Georgetown, Guyana. He was a British athlete, sports journalist and co-founder of the London Marathon. He had distinguished careers in journalism as sports editor for The Observer newspaper and in broadcasting, as a reporter for the Tonight programme. He was married to tennis champion Shirley Brasher née Bloomer. He was awarded the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Livingstone Medal in 2002.
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