Ted Allsopp Explained

Edward James Allsopp (15 August 1926 – 18 January 2024) was an Australian racewalker. One of the country's leading male race walkers in the 1950s, he set his personal best (4:20.00) in the men's 50 km in 1966. He was born in Edenhope, Victoria on 15 August 1926, and died in Williamstown, Victoria on 18 January 2024, at the age of 97.[1]

Achievements

YearTournamentVenueResultEvent
1956Olympic GamesMelbourne, Australia10th20 km
DSQ50 km
1964Olympic GamesTokyo, Japan17th50 km

Sources

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Edward (Ted) James Allsopp . Tribute Archive . 19 January 2024.