Jon Solly


Jonathan "Jon" Solly is a male English former long-distance runner.

Athletics career

Solly won the gold medal for England in the 10,000 metres at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland.. He achieved his personal best time of 27:51.76 minutes at Crystal Palace on 20 June 1986. He still holds the university record in the 5,000 metres. He was a member of Hatfield College.

Personal life

Solly was educated at Durham University, graduating with a degree in Politics and Economics in 1985.

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