Colin Walker (athlete)
English male steeplechase runner

Colin Walker (athlete)

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English male steeplechase runner
A.K.A.
Colin Frederick Walker
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29 October 1962(Stockton-on-Tees)
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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  Great Britain and  England
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