WMRA President Danny Hughes died

"It is with deep regret that we report the sudden death of Danny Hughes on Monday morning (9th February) of a heart attack aged 72 yrs. Danny was born in 1936 and lived in Cumbria, GBR. After graduation from university he worked as a nuclear engineer for 36 years.

He was a lifelong competitor on the hills and became English Masters (50) Champion in 1987 and 1988, and British Masters (50) Champion in 1988.

In the early 1980s it was Danny's vision to make mountain running an international sport. In 1984 he was one of the founder members of the ICMR and he became the first General Secretary. After the tragic death of president Angelo De Biasi, he became president of the ICMR, which later became the WMRA. Danny's tireless work has led to the recognition of mountain running by the IAAF and the acceptance of Championship status for the World Trophy.

The World Mountain Running Association will this year celebrate its 25th anniversary - sadly without its figurehead, Danny Hughes.

WMRA Council

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