Roy Thorpe
British racewalker
About Roy Thorpe
Born 1934. Roy Thorpe is a British racewalker.
Roy Thorpe (born 18 May 1934) is a British former racewalker.
Athletics career Thorpe represented England at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand, where he won a silver medal in the 20 miles race walk. In the 1976 World Championships in Athletics he placed 32nd in the 50 kilometres race walk.
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Who is Roy Thorpe?
British racewalker
When was Roy Thorpe born?
Roy Thorpe was born on 18 May 1934.
What is Roy Thorpe's occupation?
Roy Thorpe is a racewalker.
What nationality is Roy Thorpe?
Roy Thorpe is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy Thorpe. https://biography.guide/roy-thorpe/
MLA: "Roy Thorpe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roy-thorpe/.
Chicago: "Roy Thorpe." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roy-thorpe/.
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