At a meeting of the Wells City Council last week, the Club's Honorary President Mary Rand was awarded Freedom of the City in a move to coincide with this Olympic Year. We congratulate the Councillors on their recognition of Mary as an inspiration to all, and we thank Tony Williams for his efforts in encouraging the Councillors to take this step. See BBC article here

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-16752242

Mary set a World record and won the Olympic Gold medal for the Long Jump at the Tokyo Olympics in 1964. She also won silver and bronze medals at the same Games. See About Wells City Harriers tab for the history of the Club for more information.