Hugh Armstrong (runner)

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Hugh Armstrong
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Born (1994-09-20) 20 September 1994 (age 29)
Sport
CountryIreland
SportAthletics
Event(s) Long-distance running

Hugh Armstrong (born 20 September 1994) [1] is an Irish long-distance runner. He competed in the men's race at the 2020 World Athletics Half Marathon Championships held in Gdynia, Poland. [2]

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References

  1. "Hugh Armstrong". World Athletics. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  2. "Men's Half Marathon" (PDF). 2020 World Athletics Half Marathon Championships. Archived (PDF) from the original on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020.