Athletics at the 1957 World University Games – Men's 10,000 metres walk

The men's 10,000 metres walk event at the 1957 World University Games was held at the Stadium Charlety in Paris on 5 September 1957.[1] There were only two starters, both from Poland.[2] It was the first time race walking was featured at the World University Games (future Universiade) and also the last until 1981.

Athletics at the
1957 World University Games
Track events
100 mmenwomen
200 mmenwomen
400 mmen
800 mmenwomen
1500 mmen
5000 mmen
80 m hurdleswomen
110 m hurdlesmen
400 m hurdlesmen
4×100 m relaymenwomen
4×400 m relaymen
10,000 m walkmen
Field events
High jumpmenwomen
Pole vaultmen
Long jumpmenwomen
Triple jumpmen
Shot putmenwomen
Discus throwmenwomen
Hammer throwmen
Javelin throwmenwomen

Results
RankNameNationalityTimeNotes
1st place, gold medalist(s)Franciszek Szyszka Poland47:10.6
2nd place, silver medalist(s)Jerzy Łoskoczyński Poland49:30.2

References
  1. García, Gerardo. "Los Juegos Universitarios Mundiales" (PDF). Atletismo (in Spanish). October 1957: 15–19. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. García, Gerardo (6 September 1957). "Ayer, primera jornada de atletismo, en los Juegos Universitarios Mundiales" (in Spanish). Mundo Deportivo. p. 8. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
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