Gold
was honorary secretary of the British Amateur
Athletic Board from 1962
to 1977, serving as leader
of British Olympic teams
of 1968, 1972, and 1976.
In 1976, Gold was
elected vice president of
the Board and president
of the European Track
and Field Association. He
was awarded England’s
Commander of the British
Empire for services to
athletics and was knighted
for his services to sports. |