1953 Press Photo Gordon Pirie Leaves For Norway

Gordon Pirie Leaves for Norway: Gordon Pirie, Britain's cross- country Champion, world record holder at six miles, and the man who shock the athletic world last Sunday when he he won the mile race at White City, left London this morning for a holiday in Norway with the South London Harriers - a holiday that takes in four races at 1,500 meters (twice) 2,000 and 3,000 meters. Picture shows: Gordon pirie seen at kings Cross this morning complete with haversack, before leaving on the Bergen line boat train.

Photo measures 6 x 8.25 inches.

Photo is dated 8-14-1953.



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