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British athlete
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Male
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Birth:
28 November 1954
The details
Biography
Introduction
Michael ("Mike") Colin Gratton (born 28 November 1954) is a former elite long distance runner from Conisbrough, South Yorkshire, England, and a past winner of the London Marathon. A member of the Kent athletics club Invicta AC, he gained a bronze medal in the 1982 Commonwealth Games marathon (2:12:06). He won the 1983 London Marathon in a time of 2:09:43, a time which places him 14th on the UK all-time marathon list.
He now runs a sports holiday company called 2:09 Events. He has gained a recent following through a well-known online forum on the Runners World website called “Hard Training with Mike Gratton.”
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  United Kingdom and  England |
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| 1982 | Commonwealth Games | Brisbane, Australia | 3rd | Marathon | 2:12:06 |
| 1983 | London Marathon | London, United Kingdom | 1st | Marathon | 2:09:43 |
| World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | — | Marathon | DNF | |