Paul Ballinger

Paul Ballinger (born 25 March 1953) is a retired long-distance runner from New Zealand, who won the 1982 edition of the Fukuoka Marathon, clocking 2:10:15 on 5 December 1982 setting the current national record. A year later he finished in 27th place (2:16:06) at the inaugural 1983 World Championships. He is a four-time national champion for New Zealand in the marathon.

At the 1978 Commonwealth Games he finished 6th in the marathon with a time of 2:17:46.[1]

Achievements
  • All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise
Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  New Zealand
1978 Commonwealth Games Edmonton, Canada 6th 2:17:46
1981 Fukuoka Marathon Fukuoka, Japan 11th 2:14:04
1982 Fukuoka Marathon Fukuoka, Japan 1st 2:10:15
1983 World Championships Helsinki, Finland 27th 2:16:06

Personal bests
DistanceTimePlaceDate
Marathon2:10:15 NRFukuoka1982
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See also

References
  1. Profile at the New Zealand Olympic Committee website


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