Walter Wilkinson (athlete) explained

Walter Wilkinson
Residence:	Pocklington
Birth Date:	2 November 1944
Birth Place:	Knaresborough

Walter Wilkinson (born 2 November 1944) is a male former athlete who competed for England.

Athletics career

Wilkinson was selected by England to represent his country in athletics events. He was a 1,500 metres AAA National champion, he was denied a second national title in 1966 when he was defeated into second place in the 1 mile event by John Camien, a guest runner from the United States.^[1]

He won a bronze medal in the 1,500 metres at the 1969 European Indoor Championships in Belgrade in 1969.^[2]

He represented England in the 1 mile race, at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica.^{[3] [4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: AAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (MEN). GBR Athletics.
2. Web site: Former York tough of the athletics track Walter Wilkinson hails the medal-winning achievement of Richard Buck. York Press.
3. Web site: 1966 Athletes. Team England.
4. Web site: Kingston, Jamaica, 1966 Team. Team England.
5. Web site: Athletes and results. Commonwealth Games Federation.