Lots 1 to 10 are trophies and medals won by the British athlete, Duncan McLeod Wright (1897-1976). McCleod Wright took up running in the 1920s, competing in ¼ mile and longer distance races. He was selected for the 1924 Olympic games in Paris and met and befriended Eric Liddel who refused to compete in the finals because they were held on a Sunday (upon Liddel's death, Wright read at his memorial service). Wright also took part in the 1928 and 1932 Olympics, coming fourth in the 1932 marathon, within two minutes of the gold medalist. In the first British Empire Games held at Hamilton, Ontario, in 1930, he had the distinction of winning the gold medal for the marathon [Lot 10]. As a regular competitor in Britain he won the Newcastle to Morpeth Road Race six times and was presented with the North Mail Challange Cup [Lot 6] in 1929 for three consecutive wins. Wright retired from racing after 27 consecutive wins in various events, in the 28th he came second after being sent in the wrong direction! He remained actively involved in athletics becoming a reporter for the BBC and the Scottish Daily Express while continuing his associations with the Commonwealth Games.