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| Nationality |  England |
| Born | 2 November 1944 Knaresborough |
Walter Wilkinson (born 2 November 1944) is a male former athlete who competed for England.
| Personal information | |
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| Nationality | England |
| Born | 2 November 1944 Knaresborough |
Walter Wilkinson (born 2 November 1944) is a male former athlete who competed for England.
Wilkinson was selected by England to represent his country in athletics events. He was a 1,500 metres AAA National champion, he was denied a second national title in 1966 when he was defeated into second place in the 1 mile event by John Camien, a guest runner from the United States. [1]
He won a bronze medal in the 1,500 metres at the 1969 European Indoor Championships in Belgrade in 1969. [2]
He represented England in the 1 mile race, at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica. [3] [4] [5]
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