Roger Mills (racewalker)

Roger George Mills (born 11 February 1948 in Romford, Greater London) is a male retired race walker from England.

Roger Mills
Personal information
NationalityEnglish
Born (1948-02-11) 11 February 1948
Romford, Greater London
Sport
SportAthletics
ClubIlford Athletic Club

Athletics career

Mills represented Great Britain at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, USSR. There he ended up in tenth place in the men's 20 km race, clocking 1:32.37,8.

He represented England in the 30 kilometres walk event, at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.[1][2]

Achievements
Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Great Britain and  England
1974 European Championships Rome, Italy 3rd 20 km
1980 Olympic Games Moscow, Soviet Union 10th 20 km
1982 Commonwealth Games Brisbane, Australia 7th 30 km
1983 World Championships Helsinki, Finland 37th 20 km
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References
  1. "1982 Athletes". Team England.
  2. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
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