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Athletics community pays tribute to local legend

Graham Davies passes away following serious illness

It's a sad week for the local athletics community as they pay tribute to a long-standing legend in the sport.

Graham Davies has passed away after battling a serious illness for several months.

He's been described as one of the sport's hardest workers and most colourful characters and is said to have continued to follow the local athletics scene to the end.

David Griffiths from IOM Athletics paid tribute to his long-time friend:

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