Eric Shirley
British steeplechase runner
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| Intro | British steeplechase runner | |
| Places | United Kingdom Great Britain | |
| is | Athlete Steeplechase runner | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 3 April 1929 | |
| Age | 95 years | |
| Star sign | Aries |
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Eric Shirley (born 3 April 1929) ran the 3,000 metres steeplechase final at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia for Great Britain with team mates Chris Brasher and John Disley, coming in 8th with a time of 8.57. He also competed in the 1960 Olympics in Rome Italy. He was a member of Finchley Harriers (founded 1877). In 1966, this club was amalgamated into Hillingdon Athletic Club.