Robert Ballard (athlete)
Australian track and field athlete
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Robert John Ballard (born 25 September 1964)[1] is a former Australian track and field athlete. He represented Australia at both the Olympic Games and the Commonwealth Games.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Robert John Ballard |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 25 September 1964 |
| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 77 kg (170 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Australia |
| Sport | track and field |
Event(s) | 400 metres, 4 × 400 metres relay |
At the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, he teamed up with Mark Garner, Miles Murphy and Darren Clark to make the final of the 4 × 400 metres relay where they finished sixth.[1]
At the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, New Zealand, he teamed up with Leigh Miller, Mark Garner and Robert Stone where they were disqualified in the second heat in the 4 × 400 metres relay.[2]
On 23 August 2000, Ballard was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his athletic achievements.[3]
Ballard won the 120 metres Wangaratta Gift at the Wangaratta Showgrounds in 1989 and 2006.
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