Paul Walker (pole vaulter)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (Welsh) |
| Born | 15 August 1985 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Pole vault |
| Club | Sale Harriers Loughborough Students |
Paul Walker (born 15 August 1985) is a former athlete from Wales who competed in the pole vault event. He has a personal best performance of 5.45 metres.[1]
Biography
Walker competed for Wales at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India finishing 5th and the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland again finishing 5th.[2][3]
He is also the Welsh Indoor record holder which stands at 5.45 metres.[3]
Walker was on the podium three-times at the British nationals; at the AAA Championships title in 2006 and the British Athletics Championships in 2009 and 2014.[4][5]
References
- ^ "Athlete Profile". Power of 10.
- ^ "Athlete Profile". World Athletics.
- ^ a b "Commonwealth Games 2014: Welsh pole vaulter Paul Walker targets Glasgow success". Wales Online. 22 April 2014. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ^ "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ^ "AAA Championships (men)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 13 July 2025.