Paul Blagg (born 23 January 1960 in Guildford, Surrey) is a retired male race walker from England.

Paul Blagg
Personal information
NationalityEnglish
Born (1960-01-23) 23 January 1960 (age 64)
Guildford, Surrey
Sport
SportAthletics
ClubCambridge Harriers, Bexleyheath

Athletics career

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Blagg twice competed for Great Britain at the Summer Olympics (1988 and 1992). He set his personal best (3:59.55) in the 50 km race in 1987. He represented England in the 30 kilometres walk event, at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.[1][2]

Personal life

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Blagg is now a successful trainer and rider in point to point horse races.

International competitions

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing the   United Kingdom and   England
1987 World Championships Rome, Italy 19th 50 km 3:59:55
1988 Olympic Games Seoul, South Korea 28th 50 km 4:00:07
1990 European Championships Split, Yugoslavia 50 km DNF
1991 World Championships Tokyo, Japan 22nd 50 km 4:35:22
1992 Olympic Games Barcelona, Spain 30th 50 km 4:23:10

References

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  1. ^ "1982 Athletes". Team England.
  2. ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.