About Claire Walsh
Born 1942. Claire Walsh is an Irish middle-distance runner.
Claire Walsh (born 27 May 1942) is an Irish retired middle-distance runner who competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Biography Walsh who ran for Clonliffe Harriers 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.
At the 1972 Olympics Games in Munich, she represented Ireland in the women's 800 metres competition.
Walsh finished second behind Jannette Roscoe at the 1973 WAAA Championships.
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Who is Claire Walsh?
Irish middle-distance runner
When was Claire Walsh born?
Claire Walsh was born on 27 May 1942.
What is Claire Walsh's occupation?
Claire Walsh is a middle-distance runner.
What nationality is Claire Walsh?
Claire Walsh is Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Claire Walsh (runner)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Claire Walsh. https://biography.guide/claire-walsh/
MLA: "Claire Walsh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/claire-walsh/.
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