Roy Thorpe

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

Roy Thorpe
Personal information
NationalityEnglish
Born (1934-05-18) 18 May 1934
Medal record
Athletics
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 1974 Christchurch 20km walk

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.

References

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