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parkrun vs Olympics - which has had a greater positive impact to UK sport?

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Chrisull Apr 2016 11:29pm, 14 Apr 2016 8,704 posts	Quote Pin Chrisull Not here they weren't.
Cheg Apr 2016 12:04am, 15 Apr 2016 876 posts	Quote Pin Cheg Love parkrun, love the Olympics. I think in terms of general participation it has to be parkrun. The question was impact on UK sport, if that means at an elite level then the Olympics wins. It has created heroes for those 10-16 year olds to aspire to as well as securing funding for them. Sometimes a sporting event has a short term impact on participation. Ever tried to get a tennis court during Wimbledon season? Whilst other times it is more prolonged. Olympic and now road success on the bike has definitely helped increase participation in that area.
Hackett Apr 2016 8:44am, 15 Apr 2016 2,402 posts	Quote Pin Hackett Parkrun .... by far. The olympic legacy has not really happened - Parkrun's aim is to get people out and running / active . Should be applauded not punished by local councils.
Meadowsboy Apr 2016 7:46pm, 22 Apr 2016 64 posts	Quote Pin Meadowsboy Parkrun and junior parkrun
Velociraptor Oct 2020 9:05am, 15 Oct 2020 49,191 posts	Quote Pin Velociraptor On 12th April 2016, on the first page of this thread, Angus Clydesdale posted: Ah yes, the cult of Parkrun. Perhaps funds could be diverted from the NHS to support the infrastructure? The way things were going, he'd might been a prophet if that pesky virus hadn't come along and spoiled everything. (I like reading the zombie threads over there -> )
swittle Oct 2020 10:24am, 15 Oct 2020 68,747 posts	Quote Pin swittle [Fetch's dusty cupboards ^]
Craigellachie Nov 2021 7:22pm, 11 Nov 2021 76 posts	Quote Pin Craigellachie Worth noting that part of the legacy of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow was a number - three I think? - of additional parkruns in the city.