Herbert Johnston

Herbert Johnston
Herbert Johnston in 1926
Personal information
Born16 April 1902
Dulwich, London, Great Britain
Died5 April 1967 (aged 64)
Harold Wood, London, Great Britain
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight73 kg (161 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)200 m, 400 m
ClubHerne Hill Harriers, Mitcham
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)Mile – 4:21.8 (1926)
3000 m – 8:45.2 (1924)
5000 m – 15:00.4 (1926)

Herbert Arthur Johnston (16 April 1902 – 5 April 1967) was a British runner who competed in events ranging from one to four miles.

He won a silver medal in the 3000 metre team event at the 1924 Summer Olympics, together with Bertram Macdonald and George Webber. At the 1928 Summer Olympics he finished eighth in the 5000 metre race.

He continued to contribute to British athletics after he retired from running by coaching several prominent long-distance runners including Jim Peters, who held the world record in the marathon for six years, as well as Stan Cox and Fred Norris. He was a founding member of Herne Hill Harriers and earned his living in the insurance business.



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