The hurdles coach mentored Olympian Alan Pascoe, among others, in the hurdles community.
The athletics community is mourning the loss of respected coach and former international hurdler George Timms, whose contribution to British hurdles left a lasting impression on generations of athletes.
A talented athlete in his own right, Timms represented Great Britain as an international sprint hurdler before establishing himself as one of the country’s most respected trainers. Among those he managed was Alan Pascoe, who oversaw his transition from the sprints to the 400m hurdles.
His coaching career also included working with Bill Hartley, who went on to win the European Cup for Great Britain in front of a home crowd at Crystal Palace.
Away from individual coaching success, George played a central role in the National Hurdle Team during its existence and gained a reputation for his generosity with both his time and knowledge.
Athletics was very much part of the Timms family, with George’s brother Tony also winning international honors for Great Britain in the decathlon.
While George’s own accomplishments on the track were significant, it was his coaching that made the most impact. The success of athletes such as Alan Pascoe and Bill Hartley, as well as many others whose careers he helped shape, is a lasting testament to his contribution to British athletics.
