Sport again, and I see there's a new television documentary about that great 80's decathlete Daley Thompson. I photographed him sometime after his wins and always remember he told me off for some reason or another. (Can't imagine why, but I never did take to the fella!) Lo and behold, out of my archive pops this photograph of the moment in question, and I'd like to thank whoever it was for taking it ..
An athlete I did like was Shirley Strong, who was a hurdler for something like the Sale Harriers in Manchester. Very down to earth and always friendly, she'd pelt round the course in Stretford then spark up a fag whilst she, ironically, got her breath back! They don't make 'em like that anymore ..
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