Open Marathon Won By Bob Anderson

Bob Anderson collected a few of the prizes he donated, in the annual Nelson open handicap marathon, during Labour Weekend. Anderson did not expect to win the race, although he has completed nine previous marathons and is no stranger to road running. But he had a bout of 'flu the day before the race. His time for the 26 mile, etc. journey was 3hrs 20min. 4sec. Murray Taylor was second and John Dixon third. Dixon also had fastest time of 2hrs 29min. 20sec. Eight of the 23 starters finished.

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One of the younger runners, Paul Senior, relaxes with a drink on the home journey

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Second man home was Murray Taylor, who seems to be like vintage wine: He improves with age

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Bob Anderson lifts his arms to breast the tape

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Oldest man in the race, and a former winner, was Sam McArthur, of the Trafalgar Club. He was fourth

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Paddy Lattin gulps down a drink on the home leg

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John Dixon overtook Sam McArthur, at Trafalgar Park, for third. He had the fastest time