Jimmy Watkins (runner)
Welsh runner (born 1982)
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Jimmy Watkins (born 30 October 1982) is a Welsh 800 metres runner and musician.[1][2]
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| Born | 30 October 1982 |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Great Britain |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | 800 metres |
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| Personal bests |
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In 2006, Watkins won the AAA Indoor Championships 800 metres in Sheffield and qualified for the IAAF World Indoor Championships; he ran an indoor best of 1:47.23 in the semi-final, and came 6th in the final.[1] Later that year, Watkins ran an outdoor best of 1:46.33 at the British Milers' Club Grand Prix in Watford.[1]
Two years later, he gave up running and decided to pursue a career in music. He joined the rock band Future of the Left although left after all the other band members felt "there were things [they] couldn't do because he was in the band"[3] Later, Watkins joined The Vega Bodegas, although he quit after a couple of years.[4][5]
In 2019, Watkins returned to running, now combined with his love of music. He joined the club Running Punks, which had been founded by his former friend Rhodri Morgan.[6] He has also maintained a social media presence with his videos reviewing albums and singles as he runs.[7]
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