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Sir Brendan Foster CBE (born 12 January 1948 [1]) is a British former long-distance runner, athletics commentator and road race organiser. He founded the Great North Run, one of the sport's most high profile half-marathon races.
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Aug 14, 2017 · Brendan Foster retires after nearly four decades as BBC commentator. The legendary voice of BBC Sport is stepping down after 37 years behind the microphone. Olympic-runner-turned-commentator ...
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Apr 20, 2017 · After almost 40 years as one of Britain’s most popular sports commentators and analysts, Brendan Foster has announced he is to end his distinguished BBC career following the World Athletics...
Aug 14, 2017 · North East News. Brendan Foster. Farewell Brendan Foster: A look back at the Great North Run founder's stellar career as he retires. The commentator, former athlete and founder of...
Nov 22, 2020 · Brendan Foster, founder of the Great North Run and former world record-holder, has been awarded a knighthood in the Queen’s birthday honours list. Foster, who earned Olympic bronze in 1976, was recognised for his services to international and national sport and culture in North East England.
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Apr 20, 2017 · BBC commentator Brendan Foster is to retire following August's World Athletics Championships in London. Foster, a former European 5,000m gold medallist and a Commonwealth champion at 10,000m,...
Jul 28, 2017 · 28 July 2017. Brendan Foster: A Life in Athletics. Watch on iPlayer. Nine summer Olympics, nine Commonwealth Games, every World Championships since its inception in 1983 and all the 37 runnings...
