Sir Peter O’Sullevan, former BBC racing commentator, dies aged 97

• Known to many as the ‘Voice of Racing’, O’Sullevan died after illness
• O’Sullevan commentated on around 14,000 races during his career

Sir Peter O’Sullevan, known to many as simply the ‘Voice of Racing’, has died at the age of 97.

O’Sullevan was the commentator for the BBC for 50 years, a tenure stretching from 1947 until his retirement in 1997. Known for his sharp mind, even well into his later life, he had a delivery like no other and his description of the 1977 Grand National, which was Red Rum’s famous third success, and Desert Orchid’s popular Cheltenham Gold Cup victory in 1989 will never be forgotten.

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from Sport | The Guardian http://ift.tt/1U6WgI2