Ben Nevis race medal

Ben Nevis race medal

Sport

This Ben Nevis race medal was won by Lucy Cameron. She won the women’s race in 1902 in the record time of 2 hours and 3 minutes. The first competitive Ben Nevis race was held in 1898. Up until the turn of the century women were banned from the race, but in 1902 Lucy Cameron of Glen Mallie made the attempt and achieved a time of 2 hours and 3 minutes. Just one year later the race was cancelled for the next 24 years. When races resumed women were not permitted to compete. In 1955 Kathleen Connochie, a local 16-year-old runner, entered the race. She was banned from competing, but after public outcry she was allowed to race, but only two minutes after the men’s race has started, and with a chaperone. Duncan MacIntyre, a previous race winner accompanied her.

1902

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