Coventry Godiva Harriers (CGH) is an athletics club based in Coventry, West Midlands, England, and was established in 1879. The club name refers to the notable Lady Godiva of Coventry and the sport of "hare and hounds" cross country running.
Competitions
The club currently competes in various league competitions, ranging from the senior age group down to under 11s. These leagues and the club's most recent 2018/19 performance are listed below:
| League Name | Division | Age Group | 2018/2019 Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Track & Field League | 2 | Senior | 2nd of 6 (Div 3) | Promoted to Division 2 - August 2018 |
| Birmingham & District Invitational Cross Country League | 1 | Senior Men | 6th of 16 | |
| Midland Women's Cross Country League | 2 | Senior Women | 22nd of 29 | |
| Youth Development League (Midland) Upper Age Group | North / East 1A | U20 & U17 | 1st of 6 | DNS North / East Promotion Match |
| Youth Development League (Midland) Lower Age Group | North / East 1A | U15 & U13 | 6th of 6 (Premier) | Relegated from Premier North / East |
| Heart of England League | 1 | U17, U15, U13, U11 (n/s) | 3rd of 8 | |
| Midland Veterans Track & Field League | N/A | Veteran | N/A | Withdrew after 2017 season |
Notable athletes
The club has produced many athletes who have competed at an international level, including the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. The list below shows some of the most recognised athletes along with their event and performance whilst competing at the highest level.
| Basil Heatley | |||
| 1964 | Olympic Games | Marathon | 2:16:19 (silver medal) |
| Brian Kilby | |||
| 1964 | Olympic Games | Marathon | 2:17:02 (4th) |
| Bill Adcocks | |||
| 1966 | Commonwealth Games | Marathon | 2:22:13 |
| 1968 | Olympic Games | Marathon | 2:25:33 |
| 1968 | Fukuoka Marathon | Marathon | 2:10:47 |
| 1970 | Commonwealth Games | Marathon | 2:15:10 |
| David Moorcroft | |||
| 1978 | Commonwealth Games, Edmonton, Alberta | 1,500 Metres | Gold |
| 1982 | Commonwealth Games, Brisbane, Queensland | 5,000 Metres | Gold |
| 1982 | Bislett Games, Oslo, Norway | 5,000 Metres | 13:00.41 (New World Record) |
| Marlon Devonish | |||
| 1998 | Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 4 × 100 m relay | Gold |
| 2002 | Commonwealth Games, Manchester, England | 4 × 100 m relay | Gold |
| 2002 | European Championships, Munich, Germany | 4 × 100 m relay | Gold |
| 2003 | World Indoor Championships, Birmingham, England | 200 m | Gold |
More recently the club has had several athletes compete in World Masters Athletics competitions, notable sprinters Brian Darby and Stewart Marshall have both won World Relay Titles representing GB as Masters athletes, at the recent World Masters Athletics Championships.[1]