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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.
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Event |
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| 1956 | Olympic Games | Melbourne, Australia | 10th | 20 km |
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| 1964 | Olympic Games | Tokyo, Japan | 17th | 50 km |
References
- "Edward (Ted) James Allsopp". Tribute Archive. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
Sources
| Australian National Champions in Men's 20 km Walk | |
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| Australian National Champions in Men's 50 km Walk | |
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- Australian male racewalkers
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