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Colin Robinson, an accomplished long-distance runner and former president of Rochdale Harriers, has passed away at 86. He held several track records and represented England in cross country.
Robinson set a UK record in 1968 with a 2,000m time of 5min 8.2 sec and a mile time of 4min 5.3 sec. He continued running until he was 70 and remained active with the club. Read more racing coverage.
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What should runners know about Colin Robinson, Rochdale Harriers Legend, Passes Away at 86?
Colin Robinson, a long-time member and leader of Rochdale Harriers, has died at 86. Colin Robinson, an accomplished long-distance runner and former president of Rochdale Harriers, has passed away at 86. He held several track records and represented England in cross country.
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Runner World published this brief on July 29, 2026. The underlying The Guardian Athletics report was dated July 28, 2026.
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