Jean Rayner News Today

Women have been the centre of attention this past week and it is appropriate to look back, ponder and recall some of the contributions our women have made to the sport of athletics and road running.

"The Teddy Boy look" began in 1950's England when young men wore clothing inspired by the dandies of the Edwardian era. They were originally named "Cosh boys" until the Daily Express shortened 'Edwardian' to 'Teddy' for a headline in 1953, changing history.