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| Jim Gillespie's Background | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jim and his family moved to Leicestershire from Ireland when he was a young boy. He won his first national title at 16 - winning the England schoolboys title and setting a national record in the 400 metres hurdles. When he was 18 he chose to represent Ireland, and from that time on has represented them in World and European championships. Currently he holds six Irish National Masters Records the most by any athlete, and still holds one of the fastest times ever as a 400 metre hurdler for his country. The records Jim holds are in the 60 metres hurdles(M40), 60 metres hurdles, Pentathlon, 110 metres hurdles, Pole Vault and Decathlon(all in the M45 age group). Furthermore, he has played basketball for the Midlands, and in the national league for Leicester, and represented Leicestershire at volleyball, rugby and swimming. Irish No.1 meets GB Nos. 1 & 2 - Des Wilkinson and Gary Myles ![]() |
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