The Achilles Club is a

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by and for the past and present representatives of the

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Universities. As of 2025, members have won 19

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gold medals and held 38 World Records.

Membership

Athletes that have competed in the annual varsity match are invited to join the club, in addition to Blues, Half Blues, Cross Country, Marathon, Relay and Field Event Colours, members from Alverstone, Centipedes, Alligators and Millipedes representatives (the varsity second teams), and recommendations by the University Presidents.

History

The Grandstand at the Sir Roger Bannister running track

The club was formed in 1920. One of its founding members was Evelyn Montague, who, along with

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, is portrayed in the 1981 film ''

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''.Evelyn Montague
– Biography at Sports-Reference.com

Olympians

*Athletics Olympians only and English unless stated (key: O=Oxford C=Cambridge slj=standing long jump, shj=standing high jump)

References

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