The Amazing Story of Runner Florence Ilott, the Westminster Bridge Sprinter of 1934 - The Running Channel

The Amazing Story of Runner Florence Ilott, the Westminster Bridge Sprinter of 1934

6th November 2018

Florence Ilott became the first person to run across Westminster Bridge within the twelve chimes of Big Ben in April 1934. Since her remarkable story was shared online by her grandson, Scott Pack, it’s received attention from thousands of people around the world.

Here, we tell her story, with the help of Scott.

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