The 1972 Goodwill Open Track and Field Championships, where David Gibson (third from left) set the Hong Kong 1,500m record, which was stood for 50 years. Photo: HKAAA Archives
The 1972 Goodwill Open Track and Field Championships, where David Gibson (third from left) set the Hong Kong 1,500m record, which was stood for 50 years. Photo: HKAAA Archives
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Hong Kong 1,500m running record stands for a ‘ridiculous’ 50 years, holder hopes youngsters are inspired to beat it

  • Dave Gibson set the 1,500m record in 1972, running for Hong Kong in Manila, and hopes news of the 50 year anniversary might inspire a young runner to break it
  • Gibson represented Hong Kong in races across Asia, including at the 1973 Asian Goodwill Track and Field Meet

Mark Agnew
Mark Agnew

Updated: 11:05pm, 8 Mar, 2022

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The 1972 Goodwill Open Track and Field Championships, where David Gibson (third from left) set the Hong Kong 1,500m record, which was stood for 50 years. Photo: HKAAA Archives
The 1972 Goodwill Open Track and Field Championships, where David Gibson (third from left) set the Hong Kong 1,500m record, which was stood for 50 years. Photo: HKAAA Archives
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