Achilles Club


The Achilles Club is a track and field club by and for the past and present representatives of the Oxford and Cambridge Universities. As of 2025, members have won 19 Olympic gold medals and held 38 World Records.

Membership

Athletes that have competed in the annual varsity match are invited to join the club, in addition to Blues, Half Blues, Cross Country, Marathon, Relay and Field Event Colours, members from Alverstone, Centipedes, Alligators and Millipedes representatives, and recommendations by the University Presidents.

History

The club was formed in 1920. One of its founding members was Evelyn Montague, who, along with Harold Abrahams, is portrayed in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire.

Olympians

  • Athletics Olympians only and English unless stated
AthleteEventsGamesMedals/Ref
Charles Gmelin 4001896
George Robertson discus throw, shot put1896