John -, 1970 Commonwealth 400m hurdles gold medallist (8)

I believe the answer is:

sherwood

(Other definitions for sherwood that I've seen before include "8 10's forest" , "Robin Hood's forest" , "Forest, home of the Merry Men" , "Forest of Robin Hood" , "Ancient forest" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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