John Laidlaw (athlete)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (Scottish) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Long-distance, Cross country |
| Club | Edinburgh Northern Harriers |
John Pratt Laidlaw was a track and field athlete from Scotland who competed at the 1934 British Empire Games (now Commonwealth Games).
Biography
Laidlaw was a member of the Edinburgh Northern Harriers,[1] a Scottish international.[2] and specialised in long distance running and cross country.[3]
He represented the Scottish Empire Games team[4] at the 1934 British Empire Games in London, England,[5] participating in two events,[6] the 1 mile race and the 3 miles race.
In 1935 he won the Scottish three miles title.[7]
References
- ^ "Laidlaw's Fine Effort". The Scotsman. 8 January 1934. p. 15. Retrieved 29 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Cross-Country". The Scotsman. 22 January 1934. p. 14. Retrieved 29 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "J.P. Laidlaw, one of Norhern Harriers stars". Daily Record. 7 December 1934. p. 29. Retrieved 29 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Scotland". Commonwealth Sport. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
- ^ "Empire Games". The Scotsman. 6 July 1934. p. 14. Retrieved 29 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Scotland team - London 1934". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ "Laidlawand Three Miles". The Scotsman. 22 June 1935. p. 23. Retrieved 29 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.