David Moorcroft (April 10, 1953) was an English 1500 m and 5000 m runner whose career spanned the late 1970s and early 1980s. He is currently the Chief Executive of UK Athletics. April 10 is the 100th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (101st in leap years). ... 1953 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Religion... A popular running distance also known as a 5K. This distance is typical for all types of running races; from cross-country, to the road, to the track. ...

Moorcroft was born in Coventry, West Midlands and studied Physical Education and Sport Science at Loughborough University. He was a member of the Coventry Godiva Harriers athletics club. Coventry is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. ... The West Midlands refers to western area of The Midlands (central England). ... Loughborough University Epinal Way Entrance 2004 Loughborough Universitys campus from the towns Carillon tower Loughborough University is a higher education institution based in England. ...

He was awarded an OBE in 1998 for services to athletics. Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions, in order of seniority: Knight or Dame Grand Cross... 1998 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ...

Achievements

• 1978
  • 1st, 1500 m, Commonwealth Games (Edmonton, Alberta)
• 1982
  • 1st, 5000 m, Commonwealth Games (Brisbane, Queensland)
  • Set the world record for 5000 m in Oslo at the Bislett Games at 13:00.41 which was to stand until broken by Said Aouita.

1978 was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... The 1978 Commonwealth Games were held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Medals by country Medals by event Athletics Bowls Boxing Cycling Track Road Gymnastics Artistic Shooting Pistol Rifle Shotgun Swimming Diving Swimming Diving Weightlifting Wrestling Badminton Categories: Commonwealth Games ... {{Canadian City/Disable Field={{{Disable Motto Link}}}}} Motto: Industry Integrity Progress City of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Location. ... 1982 is a number and represents a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar Events January-February January 6 - William Bonin is convicted of being the freeway killer. January 8 - AT&T agrees to divest itself of twenty-two subdivisions January 11 - Mark Thatcher, son of the British... The 1982 Commonwealth Games were held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. ... This article is about the Australian city. ... County Oslo NO-03 Landscape Viken Municipality NO-0301 Administrative centre Oslo Mayor (2004) Per Ditlev-Simonsen (H) Official language form Neutral Area  - Total  - Land  - Percentage Ranked 224 454 km² 426 km² 0. ... Logo for the games when held in Bergen The Bislett Games is an annual track and field event at the Bislett Stadion in Oslo, Norway that takes place in June, just in the middle of the summer. ... Saïd Aouita (born November 2, 1959) is a former Moroccan athlete, winner of 5000 meters at the 1984 Summer Olympics. ...

External links

• Sporting Heroes (http://www.sporting-heroes.net/athletics-heroes/displayhero.asp?HeroID=2765)