We Remember Them

SPECIAL MENTIONS

  

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Malcolm Rogers MBE

Died 10th February 2026 Aged 81. Truly one of the nicest and most knowledgeable people in Athletics, Malcolm will be known to many of you at all levels of the sport as a kind, compassionate man who always put athletes at the top of his priority list.  He was a friend of BIG, offered advice and help when needed and served as an Official and Meeting Manager for many years.   RIP Malcolm, thank you for your friendship and advice.  You will be forever missed. 

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Robert Wolski

Died 2nd January 2026 in a car accident in Poland.  Aged 43.  Robert was a WG&EL High Jumper, represented Poland at the Olympic Games and had a High Jump PB of 2.31m.  Our condolences to his family & friends.  RIP Robert.

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George Bunner MBE  (Sportshall Athletics Founder)​

Died 18th November 2025.   Aged 93.    George's legacy through Sportshall Athletics is HUGE and many of us will have met him on our Athletics journey.  RIP George.  Your legacy will live long.

 

Peter Stanley 

Died 23rd September 2024.  Aged 70.  A brilliant Jumps Coach to Jonathon Edwards and Chris Tomlinson amongst many others, mentor in the true sense of the word as well as being my friend.  

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Geoff Capes

Died 23rd October 2024.  Aged 75.  An International Shot Putter and coach as well as holding the title of World's Strongest Man.  I will continue to save a Disabled Parking space at every BIG for you Geoff!

 

Paul Dickensen 

Died 26th November 2024.  Aged 74.  An international Hammer Thrower, Coach to Taylor Campbell and many international throwers, BBC announcer who brought so many competitions to life for all of us, BIG announcer and supporter in the early days and my friend for the whole of my athletics life.

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Wolfgang Ritzdorf (German HJ Coach)  

Died 12th April 2023 Aged 68.  The High Jump community is very sad to lose another of it's great mentors today.  Wolfgang passed away yesterday after a short illness.  He was a friend, colleague and mentor to many of the country's HJ coaches and athletes and will be sorely missed. Sleep well Wolfgang and thank you for your support, advice and friendship.

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Dick Fosbury (HJ Legend)

Died 12th March 2023 Age 76.  We are very saddened to hear of the death of Dick Fosbury.  A man who became a Legend in his own Lifetime.  In 2009 some of us had the pleasure to meet this lovely man who talked so humbly about his career. To be able to talk to the man who is responsible for everything we do in High Jump today was incredible.  The sport is the poorer now you are no longer here. You will be remembered forever.  RIP Dick Fosbury.