| Runner | Nation | Born | Events | Medals that year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Johnson | Great Britain | 1931 | — | — |
| Brian Hewson | Great Britain | 1933 | 800 metres | — |
| Chris Brasher | Great Britain | 1928 | — | Olympic gold medal |
| Christopher Chataway | Great Britain | 1931 | — | — |
| Derek Ibbotson | Great Britain | 1932 | 5000 metres | — |
| Frank Sando | Great Britain | 1931 | — | — |
| Frederick Norris | Great Britain | 1921 | marathon | — |
| George Coleman | Great Britain | 1916 | — | — |
| Gordon Pirie | Great Britain | 1931 | — | — |
| John Disley | Wales | 1928 | steeplechase | — |
| Maeve Kyle | Great Britain | 1928 | — | — |
| Mike Rawson | Great Britain | 1934 | 800 metres | — |
| Norman Read | Great Britain | 1931 | — | — |
| Roland Hardy | Great Britain | 1926 | — | — |
| Stan Vickers | Great Britain | 1932 | racewalking | — |
From Wikidata (CC0): "participant in" statements of each runner, with placings and medals where recorded. Lists show runners with a profile here, not the full national team.