Shaun Lightman
British racewalker
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Shaun Lightman (born 15 April 1943) is a retired British international racewalker who competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics.[1]
NationalityBritish (English)
Born15 April 1943
Brentford, England
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight67 kg (148 lb)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 15 April 1943 Brentford, England |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Racewalking |
| Club | Metropolitan WC |
Biography
Lightman finished second behind Paul Nihill in the 7 miles walk event at the 1968 AAA Championships.[2][3] Later that year at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, he represented Great Britain in the men's 50 kilometres walk.[4]
He represented England in the 20 miles walk, at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland.[5][6][7]
Lightman would podium twice more at the AAA Championships in 1973 and 1974.[8]
