Paul Blagg

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
Guildford, Surrey
Sport
SportAthletics
ClubCambridge Harriers, Bexleyheath

Athletics career

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

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

International competitions
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
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References
  1. "1982 Athletes". Team England.
  2. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.


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