Craig_Barrett_(racewalker)

Craig Barrett (racewalker)

Craig Barrett (racewalker)

New Zealand racewalker

Craig Michael Barrett (born 16 November 1971, in Ōpunake) is a New Zealand athlete specialising in racewalking. He was the dominant racewalker in New Zealand for many years and is the nation's record holder for the 3 km, 20 km, 30 km, 50 km and 2-hour disciplines. He attended the Olympic Games in Atlanta (1996), Sydney (2000) and Athens (2004). He won a silver medal in the 50 km walk at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester.

Quick Facts Medal record, Men's athletics ...

During the 1998 Commonwealth Games, Barrett collapsed within one kilometre of the finish line whilst leading the 50 km walk, reportedly as a result of dehydration.[1]

Personal bests

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50 km walk results

    • 1995 IAAF World Championships 22nd
    • 1996 Olympic Games 33rd
    • 1997 IAAF World Championships 13th
    • 1998 Commonwealth Games DNF
    • 1999 IAAF World Championships 7th
    • 2000 Olympic Games 18th
    • 2001 IAAF World Championships DNF
    • 2002 Commonwealth Games 2nd
    • 2003 IAAF World Championships DSQ
    • 2004 Olympic Games 29th
    • 2005 IAAF World Championships DSQ
    • 2006 Commonwealth Games 4th

References

  1. [1]
    Malaysia wins first track gold as Kiwi collapses; five Games record set. In: Sports Illustrated. 21 September 1998
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