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Quick facts
Intro
English male steeplechase runner
A.K.A.
Colin Frederick Walker
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
29 October 1962(Stockton-on-Tees)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Colin Frederick Walker (born 29 October 1962 in Stockton-on-Tees) is a retired English athlete who specialised in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He represented Great Britain at the 1992 Summer Olympics as well as two World Championships.
His personal best in the event is 8:25.15 set in Birmingham in 1992.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing | |||||
| 1989 | European Indoor Championships | The Hague, Netherlands | 16th (h) | 3000 m | 8:17.02 |
| 1990 | Commonwealth Games | Auckland, New Zealand | 3rd | 3000 m s'chase | 8:26.50 |
| European Championships | Split, Yugoslavia | 16th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:26.95 | |
| 1991 | World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 19th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:30.69 |
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 17th (sf) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:34.82 |
| World Cup | Havana, Cuba | 6th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:47.61 | |
| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 23rd (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:36.22 |
| 1994 | Commonwealth Games | Victoria, Canada | 4th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:27.78 |
| World Cup | London, United Kingdom | 4th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:41.14 | |