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Dougie Walker

b. 1973

British sprinter

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Born 1973. Dougie Walker is a British sprinter.

Douglas Walker (born 28 July 1973), also known as Doug or Dougie Walker, is a former Scottish sprinter. He was a relay medallist at the 1997 World Championships in Athletics and at the 1998 European Athletics Championships he claimed a 200 metres/relay gold medal double.

Biography Educated at George Heriot's School in Edinburgh, in 1998 he became European champion in both 200 metres and 4 × 100 metres relay. With 31.56 seconds he is the European record holder in 300 metres, although this distance is rarely run.

Walker was twice British 200 metres champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1997 AAA Championships and the 1998 AAA Championships.

He tested positive for the anabolic steroid nandrolone in 1998 but was cleared of all charges by a UK Athletics disciplinary committee in 1999. IAAF later overturned that decision, applying their strict liability rule and he received a two-year ban in 2000. Despite an attempted comeback following his suspension, the ban effectively ended his elite level athletics career.

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George Heriot's School
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Douglas Walker

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dougie Walker?

British sprinter

When was Dougie Walker born?

Dougie Walker was born on 28 July 1973 in Inverness.

What is Dougie Walker's occupation?

Dougie Walker is a sprinter.

What nationality is Dougie Walker?

Dougie Walker is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dougie Walker

· Wikidata: Q203612

· DBpedia: Douglas Walker (sprinter)

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