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South London Harriers
Coulsdon · Greater London · England
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South London Harriers combines athletics, road and cross-country running and triathlon around Coulsdon and Crystal Palace.
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About South London Harriers
South London Harriers was founded at a meeting in Peckham Rye on 27 December 1871. Now centred on Coulsdon in Greater London, England, it combines a long athletics tradition with road running, cross-country and a triathlon section.
Track coaching uses Track Coulsdon and Crystal Palace, while road and cross-country groups run from the Coulsdon headquarters. Triathlon provision includes coached swimming, cycling and running with the wider club. One membership covers both the athletics and triathlon sections, rather than requiring two separate subscriptions.
The club's historical athletes include Alfred Shrubb, Gordon Pirie, Derek Ibbotson and Tom Richards. Their associations belong to earlier generations, not today's team list. Applications are welcomed from age seven, but junior groups can have waiting lists. Prospective members should arrange a trial first; the October 2026 joining page specifically reports that under-12 training is full.
Established 1871
Notable members, past and present
Alfred Shrubb
Historical first-claim member
Named in the club history among its former world-record holders.
Gordon Pirie
Historical first-claim member
The club records his 1956 Olympic 5,000-metre silver medal while a member.
Derek Ibbotson
Historical first-claim member
Joined after his 1956 Olympic medal; the club associates him with his later world records.
Tom Richards
Historical first-claim member
The club records his 1948 Olympic marathon silver medal while a member.
Club history and information sources
Profile reviewed 2026-10-16. Training arrangements can change; check with the club before attending.
Athletes at this club
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Aaron Morrell
Alix Ramsier
Andrew Simpson
Ben Brant
Bruce Harrold
Chris Phelan
Daniel Gaffney
Daniel Gillett
David Williams
Gareth Richards
Harrison Hayman
Jack Harrison
Jim Burdett
Jonathan Froome
Kevin Quinn
Lawrie James
Mark Fuller
Paul Bailey
Robert Knight
Simon Richardson
Vikram Makkar
Will Cullen