Joe McGhee

Joe McGhee was one of Scotland's leading long-distance and marathon runners of the 1950s. His achievements include being the youngest Scottish Commonwealth marathon gold medallist, Scottish marathon champion and record-holder in 1954, 55 and 56 and representing Scotland in the International Cross Country Championships in 1954, 55 and 59. Away from athletics, he was married for more than 54 years and had five children and six grandchildren.

Joe McGhee was one of Scotland's leading long-distance and marathon runners of the 1950s. His achievements include being the youngest Scottish Commonwealth marathon gold medallist, Scottish marathon champion and record-holder in 1954, 55 and 56 and representing Scotland in the International Cross Country Championships in 1954, 55 and 59. Away from athletics, he was married for more than 54 years and had five children and six grandchildren. See less