Eric Shirley


Eric Shirley ran the 3,000 metres steeplechase final at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia for Great Britain with team mates Chris Brasher and John Disley, coming in 8th with a time of 8.57. He also competed in the 1960 Olympics in Rome Italy. He was a member of Finchley Harriers. In 1966, this club was amalgamated into Hillingdon Athletic Club.