Roy Thorpe

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Roy Thorpe
Personal information
NationalityEnglish
Born (1934-05-18) 18 May 1934 (age 90)
Medal record
Athletics
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1974 Christchurch 20km walk

Roy Thorpe (born 18 May 1934) is a male former British racewalker.

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Athletics career

Thorpe represented England at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand, where he won a silver medal in the 20 miles race walk. [1] [2] [3] In the 1976 World Championships in Athletics he placed 32nd in the 50 kilometres race walk.

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References

  1. "1974 Games". Team England.
  2. "Athletes, 1974 England team". Team England.
  3. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.