A tribute to Danny Hughes

Posted in The Sweat by Matt Ward on Fri 13 Mar '09

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President Hughes - on official duty

He was one of the enigmatic and galvanising figures in sports administration. He was a lover of the mountains, and of mountain racing. He brought the World Mountain Running Championships to fruition for 2009. He will be sorely missed.

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A tribute to Danny Hughes (14 June 1936 – 9 February 09) and a celebration of his life

Danny was born in Seaforth, Liverpool, the oldest of four boys. His early memories were those of war time – sheltering under the table when the alarm sounded. When he was five the family moved to Penketh to escape the worst of the bombing.

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Danny was always there, in all weathers...

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In Wales with the Mynydd Du crew

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Danny dancing the night away

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