James Ashworth (born 8 April 1957) is a British former marathon runner, who won the 1985 Berlin Marathon, and came second at the 1983 Berlin Marathon. He also won the 1985

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Career

Ashworth competed for

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Harriers. In 1983, Ashworth won the Piccadilly Marathon in

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, England. Later in the year, he came second at the 1983 Berlin Marathon, 24 seconds behind Karel Lismont. It has his personal best time. He finished second at the 1984

behind Sweden's

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. Ashworth had been leading until to go in the race, when he was overtaken by Persson. His finishing time was five seconds slower than in Berlin the previous year. He came seventh at the 1984 London Marathon, and 24th at the

1984 New York City Marathon The 1984 New York City Marathon was the 15th edition of the New York City Marathon and took place in New York City on 28 October. Results Men Women References External links * {{1984 in athletics New York City Marathon, 1984 Marath ...

. Ashworth won the 1985 Miami Marathon in a time of 02:18:50. American Barry Brown had been leading the race for the first , before Ashworth overtook him, as Brown was suffering with a leg injury. Ashworth had spent most of the race in the leading pack behind Brown, and gradually caught up to him. Ashworth himself was running with a knee injury sustained two months before the race. Later in the year, he won the 1985 Berlin Marathon, in a time of 02:11:43. He finished more than two minutes ahead of Henrik Albahn, who finished the race in second. In 1986, Ashworth chose not to race the Miami Marathon, and competed in a race in the city instead. He attempted to qualify for the marathon event at the

1986 Commonwealth Games The 1986 Commonwealth Games ( gd, Geamannan a 'Cho-fhlaitheis 1986) were held in Edinburgh, Scotland, between 24 July and 2 August 1986. They were the second Games to be held in Edinburgh. Thirty two of the eligible fifty nine countries (largel ...

. Later in the year, he came 12th at the 1986 New York City Marathon; he was the highest finishing Briton at the race.

Personal life

Ashworth is from

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, England. As of 1985, he was married and had two children. Aside from running, he worked as a dustbin man.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ashworth, James 1957 births Living people British male marathon runners Berlin Marathon male winners