Claire Walsh (runner)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Irish |
| Born | 27 May 1942 |
| Height | 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 51 kg (112 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Middle-distance running |
| Event | 800 metres |
| Club | Clonliffe Harriers |
Claire Walsh (born 27 May 1942) is an Irish retired middle-distance runner who competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics.[1]
Biography
[edit]Walsh who ran for Clonliffe Harriers[2] finished second behind Sheila Carey in the 800 metres event at the British 1970 WAAA Championships, setting an Irish record in the process with a time of 2.04.9.[3]
At the 1972 Olympics Games in Munich, she represented Ireland in the women's 800 metres competition.[4]
Walsh finished second behind Jannette Roscoe at the 1973 WAAA Championships.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Claire Walsh Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ^ "Claire Walsh 4th in Thurles". Sligo Champion. 6 March 1970. Retrieved 6 March 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Sheila Romps To Win Over Lillian". Birmingham Weekly Mercury. 21 June 1970. Retrieved 6 March 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Biographical Information". Olympedia. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ^ "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
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