died of prostate cancer in Toronto, one week after his 86th birthday. World age group records set by Ed Whitlock The Milton, Ont., native held 36 world age class records on the road and track. Outdoor – track † 2016 times not (yet?) ratified as world records * record subsequently beaten by Ron Robertson NZ Indoor – track * Records subsequently beaten by others Outdoor – road Road records by age group In addition to the records above recognised by World Masters Athletics, the Association of Road Race Statisticians keeps single and group age road records. Whitlock's age group records recognized by ARRS follow. Road world records See also List of world records in masters athletics References 1931 births 2017 deaths Canadian male long-distance runners Canadian male marathon runners Deaths from prostate cancer English emigrants to Canada English male marathon runners British masters athletes Athletes from London Sportspeople from Milton, Ontario World record holders in masters athletics