Fred Reid

Background

Reid was born in England, but raised in Southern Africa, where his father worked as a school inspector in Basutoland (now Lesotho).

Career

He was selected for the 1932 Olympics, but pulled a muscle after starting his 100 m heat, and had to abandon the race. After graduating from Edinburgh University, Reid worked as a doctor in Johannesburg.

Achievements

• He then studied medicine at Edinburgh University and won several Scottish American Automobile Association sprint titles in 1930–1933. He resumed competing in the 1970s, representing Rhodesia, and won the 100 m title in the 70–74 age group in a time of 13.80.