ANN SAYER
WR-NW, 01-2022
Ann Sayer (1936-2020) was a British race walker and world-record holder of Multiday events (Walking).
Sayer rowed for Great Britain at the Women's European Rowing Championships in 1960, 1962 and 1964.
In 1977, she walked 100 miles in Dutch 100 Miles race at St. Oedenrode (21 hours and 46 minutes). She was the first British ‘Continental Centurion’ and also the first British female Centurion.
In 1980, she walked from Land's End to John o' Groats (1.400 km) in 13 days and 18 hours. She broke the Across Great Britain World Record and Across England-Scotland World Record.
In 1994, she became the oldest woman to represent Great Britain when she was selected for a 200 km race in France.
Ann Sayer passed away on 15 April 2020 from Coronavirus COVID-19.
Ann Sayer (1936-2020) was a British race walker and world-record holder of Multiday events (Walking).
Sayer rowed for Great Britain at the Women's European Rowing Championships in 1960, 1962 and 1964.
In 1977, she walked 100 miles in Dutch 100 Miles race at St. Oedenrode (21 hours and 46 minutes). She was the first British ‘Continental Centurion’ and also the first British female Centurion.
In 1980, she walked from Land's End to John o' Groats (1.400 km) in 13 days and 18 hours. She broke the Across Great Britain World Record and Across England-Scotland World Record.
In 1994, she became the oldest woman to represent Great Britain when she was selected for a 200 km race in France.
Ann Sayer passed away on 15 April 2020 from Coronavirus COVID-19.
