Jim Dingwall of Scotland RIP

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18 years ago 07/28/2005 6:27am EDT

Some sad news on the Scottish Athletics Bulletin Board. Some readers of letsrun might have known Jim 'the guvnor' Dingwall.

Jim Dingwall died last Thursday after a long battle with cancer. He was 56.

Jim represented Scotland on Road, Cross Country and Track and his 2hrs 11mins 44secs at London in 1983 is 4th on the alltime Scottish list.

A member of Edinburgh University Hare and Hounds, Edinburgh AC and Falkirk Victoria Harriers, Jim was one of the main influences behind the successfull Falkirk Vics team of the 1980s.

Apart from his many achievements Jim was a really nice, down to earth guy.

18 years ago 07/28/2005 8:25am EDT

re: sad news

Jim Dingwall is a fond memory from my childhood, with a thick beard and a balding head i remember him in the London Marathon the year it rained, running ina purple vest, he was one of those guys who did not appear to be athletic but was more than likely hard as nails. I saw him run several times, if he was around today he would be considered a 'star' in the UK. I'm very sad to hear of his death, we could do witha few more Jim Dingwalls in the UK at the moment...

18 years ago 07/28/2005 8:51am EDT

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Like you, I remember Jim well, partly for his quality runs but also for his 'pitter-patter' style and his ability to transcend the ordinary through talent and resilience. He was ever present in road, country and track races, rarely up with the stars of that time but always giving a solid account of himself.

His type of athlete seems missing today. I am sure that Jim will be missed by his family and close friends.

18 years ago 07/28/2005 3:56pm EDT

re: condolences

I am so sad to hear of Jim's death. He was a great person and one of the best runners scotland has ever produced. I alway rememeber him turning up at numerous races and always ran 110% rain or shine. As a young athlete he gave nothing but encouragement to me and many younger runners,he was alway there to give advice on training and how he develpoed his running talents. Jim when you raced him made you work so hard that he upped your performance level to the highest possible. He was one of these runners that could run xc, road and track, again something that is missing today. He was a fearsome competitor and one that even when he won or lost always congradulated you at the end. Jim my thoughts are with you on this sad day. Yours PF.

18 years ago 07/28/2005 4:08pm EDT

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I am so sorry to hear this news.

Jim was a rival, but always friendly and encouraging. A true "gentle' man. Those of us who were around during his best running years will all have fond memories of him.

Condolences to his family.

18 years ago 07/28/2005 4:38pm EDT

re: Dave Hill

So sorry to hear this news, Jim has always been a great source of inspiration and encouragement to me and other athletes in the Hull area. He will be sorely missed, thanks for everything Jim. Many condolences to his loved ones.

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