John Webb (athlete)
British racewalker (1936–2022)
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John Albert Webb (21 December 1936 – 9 November 2022) was a British racewalker who competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics.[1]
NationalityBritish (English)
Born21 December 1936
Dagenham, London, England
Died9 November 2022 (aged 85)
Height182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 21 December 1936 Dagenham, London, England |
| Died | 9 November 2022 (aged 85) |
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 63 kg (139 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Racewalking |
| Club | Basildon AC |
Biography
Webb finished third behind Ron Wallwork in the 2 miles walk event at the 1966 AAA Championships[2][3] and finished second behind Malcolm Tolley at the 1967 AAA Championships.[4]
At the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, he represented Great Britain in the men's 20 kilometres walk.[5]
Webb died on 9 November 2022, at the age of 85.[5]
