Ronald Walker (weightlifter)
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NationalityBritish
Born22 December 1907
Leeds, England
Leeds, England
Died25 October 1948 (aged 40)
Leeds, England
Leeds, England
SportWeightlifting
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 22 December 1907 Leeds, England |
| Died | 25 October 1948 (aged 40) Leeds, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Weightlifting |
Ronald Walker (22 December 1907 – 25 October 1948) was a British weightlifter and physical culturist. He competed in the men's heavyweight event at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1]
Walker established an Olympic record on the two hands snatch.[2] He has been described the "best heavyweight lifter in England and arguably the world" in the 1930s.[3] During his lifetime Walker held 26 British Heavyweight records.[4] From 1938 he ran a mail order Physical Development Course in London.[4]
Walker was a heavy smoker. He died aged 40 from cancer.[5]
