Lydiard, Arthur Leslie

1917–2004

Runner and running coach

Marathon runner

Placegetters in the New Zealand Marathon Championships in March 1949 included Arthur Lydiard (left), who came a close second to Gordon Bromley. The self-coached Lydiard was developing the training principles which brought him modest success and more talented athletes world fame.

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Alexander Turnbull Library, New Zealand Free Lance Collection (PAColl-0785)
Reference: PAColl-8602-35

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