Flyer: Don Finlay Dfc Afc; Battle of Britain Spitfire Pilot and Double Olympic Medalist

by Andrew White

Donald Osborne Finlay, a sporting name familiar to households in the 1930s, was Britain's greatest athlete of the time; a hurdler whose triumphant exploits graced the sports pages and newsreels week after week. From a humble family background, he became a double Olympic medalist, European Champion, and Empire (Commonwealth) Champion; he also won the AAA 120 yards hurdles an unprecedented seven times in succession. Reporters ran out of superlatives...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1838068724
• ISBN13: 9781838068721
• Release Date: May 2024
• Publisher: Fighting High
• Length: 224 Pages