About Robert Ballard
Born 1964. Robert Ballard is an Australian athletics competitor.
Robert John Ballard (born 25 September 1964) is a former Australian track and field athlete. He represented Australia at both the Olympic Games and the Commonwealth Games.
At the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, he teamed up with Mark Garner, Miles Murphy and Darren Clark to make the final of the 4 × 400 metres relay where they finished sixth.
On 23 August 2000, Ballard was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his athletic achievements.
Ballard won the 120 metres Wangaratta Gift at the Wangaratta Showgrounds in 1989 and 2006.
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Who is Robert Ballard?
Australian track and field athlete
When was Robert Ballard born?
Robert Ballard was born on 25 September 1964.
What is Robert Ballard's occupation?
Robert Ballard is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Robert Ballard?
Robert Ballard is Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Ballard (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Ballard. https://biography.guide/robert-ballard-athletics-competitor/
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