Ricky Wilde (athlete)

Ricky Wilde (actually Richard Spencer Wilde ; born October 13, 1945 ) is a former British long-distance runner .

In 1970 he was AAA indoor champion over 3000 m and won the same distance at the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Vienna .

In 1979 he won the Grandma's Marathon , and in 1981 he finished fourth there.

Personal bests

• 3000 m (Halle): 7: 46.85 min, March 15, 1970, Vienna
• 5000 m : 13: 30.8 min, July 5, 1972, Stockholm
• Marathon : 2:14:35 h, June 20, 1981, Duluth

Web links

• Athlete portrait at The Power of Ten