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Jimmy Watkins (born 30 October 1982) is a Welsh 800 metres runner.[1][2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 October 1982 |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Great Britain |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 800 metres |
In 2006, Watkins won the AAA Indoor Championships 800 metres in Sheffield and qualified for the IAAF World Indoor Championships, where he came 6th.[1]
Two years later, he gave up running and decided to pursue a career in music. He joined the rock band Future of the Left and later The Vega Bodegas.[3][4]
In 2019, Watkins returned to running, now combined with his love of music. He founded the club Running Punks.[5] He has also become a social media sensation for his videos reviewing albums and singles as he runs.[6]
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