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Moscow Olympic Games British athlete Sebastian Coe celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 1500 metres middle distance race and claim the gold medal ahead of fellow Brit Steve Ovett (left)

Olympic Games 1948 Finish of the 80 metres hurdles at Wembley Stadium - won by Fanny Blankers Koen from Holland with Maureen Gardner of Great Britain 2nd

Brendan Foster and his wife Sue with their first child Paul in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead in March 1977 16/03/77

Brendan Foster with his "Athlete Of The Year"trophy
Brendan Foster with his " Athlete Of The Year" trophy, presented to him by the British Athletics Association at a special dinner held at Quaglinos restaurant in London 14/10/76

Sport - Commonwealth Games 1990 - The Welsh team pictured at the National Sports Centre, Cardiff prior to leaving Wales for the games which are being held in Auckland, New Zealand - 14th Jan 1990

Roger Black of Great Britain celebrates with his teammates Mark Richardson, Iwan Thomas and James Baulch after they won a silver medal in the Mens 4 x 400 final at the Centennial Olympic August 3 in

Linford Christie Athlete who is pictured here in the semi final of the 100 metres in the Atlanta Olympic Games 1996 100 Metres

Commonwealth Games held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia from 30 September-9 October 1982. Alan Wells in action. October 1982

Brendan Foster and fellow athlete Mike McLeod in June 1978 15 / 06 / 78
Brendan Foster and fellow athlete Mike McLeod in June 1978 15/06/78

Brendan Foster joking during an interview in August 1990 04 / 08 / 90
Brendan Foster joking during an interview in August 1990 04/08/90

Brendan Foster, watched by Paul Ponton (centre) and Royal Grammer School sprinter Jason Urron, starts a training session at the school in May 1990 01/05/90

Brendan Foster breasts the tape to win the 5000 metres race at the aA Championships at Chrystal Palace in August 1976 14/08/76

Brenda Foster with his wife Sue, son Paul and baby daughter Catherine in March 1979 27/03/79

Long distance runner Brendan Foster celebrated Christmas early this year. His os off to South Africa today for altitude training to prepare for next hears Montreal Olympics 18/12/75

Brendan Foster with his 17 month old son Parul who is wearing his fathers two medals, the gold in the 10, 000 metres and bronze in the 5, 000 metres in August 1978 15/08/78

Brendan Foster holds up Rod Dixons arm after a race in Gateshead in July 1975 27/07/75

Colin Richard from Whitley Bay is congratulated by Gatesheads Brendan Foster after winning the Police Sports 1, 500 metres at Gateshead Stadium in August 1979 21/07/79

Brendan Foster (Gateshead Harriers) receives congratulations on his win from excited young fans at Parliament Hill Fields, London. 05/03/77

Brendan Foster (5) is handly placed as they come round a bend in the two mile event. Leading is Australian Graham Crouch (13) followed by Steve Prefontaine (9) in September 1974

Brendan Foster at Crystal Palace during the Great Britain and Hungary meet in August 1973 27/08/73

Long distance runner Brendan Foster in March 1978 30 / 03 / 78
Long distance runner Brendan Foster in March 1978 30/03/78

Brendan Foster at Gateshead Stadium with his model in August 1976. 04 / 08 / 76
Brendan Foster at Gateshead Stadium with his model in August 1976. 04/08/76

Brendan Foster with his baby daughter Catherine in March 1979 27 / 03 / 79
Brendan Foster with his baby daughter Catherine in March 1979 27/03/79

1948 Olympic Games Micheline Ostermeyer celebrates with another team member after complete her discs throws in the Wembley Stadium

1948 Olympic Games Harrison wins the 100 metre sprint final during the 1948 London Olympic Games

1948 London Olympic Games Balbir Singh competes in the Long Jump

Midge Ure singer pop music in front of runners arms raised at start of race I ran the world charity for Africa run the world race park

Olympic Games 1984 Tessa Sanderson win the Gold Medal

Edwin Moses, USA (943) winner of 400m hurdles final after the race. July 1976 © Mirrorpix

Olympic Games Alan Wells leads Don Qurrie in the first heat of the 100 metres

Al Feuerbach (Feuerback) wins the shotput 1974 A©Mirrorpix
Al Feuerbach (Feuerback) wins the shotput 1974 © Mirrorpix

Winners of the London marathon, Toshihiko Seko (Japan) and Grete Waitz (Norway) wave to the crowds

Sebastian Coe in action to win the Mens 1500 Metres Final at the Moscow Olympic Games. 1st August 1980

Linford Christie Athlete Sprinter

Olympic Games 1948 held at Wembley Stadium British Female Olympic Swimming squad A©
Olympic Games 1948 held at Wembley Stadium British Female Olympic Swimming squad © Mirrorpix

Dalton Grant Athlete In Action In The High Jump

British athlete Linford Christie in action during the Mens 100 Metres Quarter Final heat at the Olympic Games in Barcelona. Left is Ben Johnson of Canada 31st July 1992

Tony Jarrett athlete runner with American and British flags at Kelvin Hall Glasgow

Carl Lewis American athlete

Cameron Sharp athletics runner sprinter Helenvale Park circa 1978

Sally Gunnell with the three medals she won February 1990 in the Commonwealth Games on her return home

Olympic Games 1948 Crowds outside Wembley Stadium

Daley Thompson during the Long Jump Event - 1984 Olympics, LA

Commonwealth Games 1978 David Moorcroft wins the 1500m final

Commonwealth Games January 1974 Modupe Oshikoya Nigeria

Commonwealth Games held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia from 30 September-9 October 1982. Daley Thompson in action during the decathlon event

The London Marathon March1981

Daley Thompson on the running track in the 1984 Olympics, LA

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"core58: Celebrating the Legacy of British Athletics" Relive the moments that defined a nation's sporting history with core58. From the exhilaration of Sebastian Coe crossing the finish line at the Moscow Olympic Games to Fanny Blankers-Koen's triumphant victory in the 80 metres hurdles at Wembley Stadium during the 1948 Olympic Games, these iconic images capture the essence of British athletics. Join Brendan Foster and his wife Sue as they proudly cradle their first child Paul in front of Queen Elizabeth, symbolizing not only their personal joy but also their dedication to nurturing future generations of athletes. Witness Roger Black's jubilant celebration alongside his teammates Mark Richardson, showcasing teamwork and camaraderie that propelled them to greatness. Step into Linford Christie's shoes as he sprints through the semi-finals of the 100 meters at the Commonwealth Games held in Brisbane, Australia. Feel Brendan Foster's determination alongside fellow athlete Mike McLeod as they push themselves to new limits on a June day back in 1978. But it wasn't all serious business for Brendan Foster - catch him joking during an interview in August 1990, reminding us that even amidst intense competition, laughter is essential. See him breast tape after tape, claiming victory in races like no other at AA Championships. Beyond medals and records lies family; witness Brenda Foster surrounded by his loving wife Sue, son Paul, and baby daughter Catherine in March 1979. And just when you thought athletes couldn't celebrate Christmas early enough - here comes long-distance runner Brendan Foster spreading festive cheer ahead of time. Core58 invites you to relish these unforgettable snapshots from British athletics' rich heritage. Join us as we honor those who have shaped our sporting landscape and inspire future generations to reach for greatness on and off track.