The Fourth Olympiad London 1908 (extracts)

68 The World's Records at these distances are :- Miles. I. Amateur ... G. E. Larner 6.26 1904 2. Amateur ... G. E. Larner 13. II g 1904 3· Professional J. W. Raby 20.21f 1883 4. Amateur ... G. E. Larner 27.14 1905 5. Professional J. W. Raby 35.ro 1883 ro. Professional J. W. Raby 74.45 1883 There is no doubt that the Ten Miles Walk was one of the best things in the ames. Both Webb and Larner walked without the semblance of doubtful action, in the fairest possible manner. G. E. Larner, aged 33, was born at Langley, Bucks, and retired from training in 1905 owing to his duties in the Brighton Police Force, but was fortunately permitted to compete in these Games. E. J. Webb, aged 36, was born at Hackney, went to sea at twelve years old, then entered the Army, and served in the retreat to Ladysmith. After the war he joined the tobacco trade. In this race Webb did the nine miles in 68.35i, and the ten in 77.31 ; both would have been records if done the day before, and the fact that they were only good enough for second place is one indi– cation (among many similar) of the extremely high merit of the e Olympic performances. XI.-THE MARATHON RACE. [ From Windsor Castle to the Olyvzpic Stadium in Sheplzerd's Bush, in whz'ch 385 yards were run on the cinder track to tlze finish, below the Royal Box, tlze runner turning to hz's left as he entered the track on the side opposite tize Royal Box. Total distance, 26 milts 385 yards, or~ kilometres.] JfJ.•,q5- OFFICIALS. Referee.-The RIGHT HoN. LORD DESBOROUGH OF TAPLOW, C.V.O. Judges.– Messrs. A. J. EGGLESTON, w. A. BROMMAGE, H. VENN, G. DUXFIELD, J. E. K. STUDD, and J. T. GREEN. Timekeepers.-Messrs. W. M. BARNARD, C. J. PRATT, and G. M. TODD. Chief Clerk of the Course.-Mr. J. M. ANDREW. Honorary Secretary.-Mr. P. L. FISHER. Chief Marskals.-Messrs. E. BAMPFYLDE (Mayor of ·windsor), R. MITCHELL and J. SULLIVAN. Motor and Attendants' Marshal.-r.Ir. I. B. DAVIDSON. Medical Attendants and Examiners.-Dr. M. J. BULGER, Dr. A. RoscoE BADGER, Dr. J. SKEVINGTON, Dr. E. Morn, Dr. T. H. E. MEGGS, Dr. E. \VEAVER ADAMS, and Mr. F. MATTHEWS. Clerks of the Course and Stewards.-Messrs. D. M. HOGG, L. H. HARRIS, J. F. DITCHMAN and B. DAVIES, assisted by members of the Polytechnic Harriers and Cyclists. Baggage Stewards.-Messrs. W. FLINT, W. J. ANDREW, B. C. LONG, G. E. WALTER, G. S. DEARLING, and W. E. GURNEY.