Roy Thorpe (born 18 May 1934) is a British former racewalker.

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Roy Thorpe
Personal information
NationalityEnglish
Born (1934-05-18) 18 May 1934 (age 90)
Medal record
Athletics
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 1974 Christchurch 20km walk
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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.[1][2][3] In the 1976 World Championships in Athletics he placed 32nd in the 50 kilometres race walk.

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