Bob Dobson
Bob Dobson (actually Robert William Dobson; born November 4, 1942 ) is a former British walker .
At the British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh in 1970 he finished fourth for England in the 20 mile walk.
In the 50 km walk of the European Athletics Championships, he came in 1971 in Helsinki on 16th place and in 1974 in Rome on 14th place. At the World Athletics Championships in Malmö in 1976 , he finished 13th.
Personal bests
- 20 km walking : 1:30:02 h, August 3, 1974, London
- 50 km walking: 4:07:23 h, October 21, 1979, Lassing
- 24 hours of walking: 204.330 km, May 31, 1986, Woodford
Web links
- Bob Dobson in the database of World Athletics (English)
- Athlete portrait at The Power of Ten
- Bob Dobson in the database of TOPS in athletics (English)
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Dobson, Bob |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Dobson, Robert William |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British walker |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 4, 1942 |