| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | John Andrew Holden |
| Born | 22 October 1948 Leyland, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 4 January 2014 (aged 65) |
| Sport | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sport | Running |
| Event | Long-distance running |
| Club | Preston Harriers, Tipton Harriers |
John Andrew Holden (22 October 1948 – 4 January 2014) was an English long distance runner whose athletic career peaked in the 1970s. His strongest event was the 3000 m steeplechase, a discipline at which he represented his country in the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Holden's best performance in the steeplechase was 8:26.4 in September 1972, setting a British record. His time was still in the national all-time top 20 at the time of his death 42 years later.[1] After his track career ended, Holden switched to road racing, where he continued to race in the veteran categories for many years. His best of 28:29 for the 10 km road race is a British record for over-35s.[2]
- ^ "Ranking List". British Athletics power of 10. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
- ^ "Andy Holden". British Athletics power of 10. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
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