Paul McGrath (racewalker)
Paul McGrath Benito (born 7 March 2002) is a Spanish race walker. He was a silver medalist at the 2024 European Athletics Championships.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Born | 7 March 2002 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Spain |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Race Walking |
Career
He won the 2021 European Athletics U20 Championships in Tallinn in the 10,000m race walk.[2] He finished third at the 2021 World Athletics U20 Championships in Nairobi in the 10,000m race walk.[3]
He finished third at the 20km race walk on 13 February 2022 at the senior Spanish Championships in Pamplona.[4]
He won gold at the 2023 European Athletics U23 Championships in Espoo in the 20,000m race walk.[5]
In April 2024, he won the Spanish national title in the 20kn race walk, setting a personal best time of 1:17:55 in Zaragoza. It placed him third on the Spanish all-time list.[6] He was a silver medalist at the 2024 European Athletics Championships in Rome in June 2024.[7]
Personal life
McGrath was born and raised in Barcelona. He has a Spanish mother, a Scottish father, and Irish grandparents.[8]
References
- "Paul McGrath". World Athletics. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- "European Athletics U20 Championships". World Athletics. 15 July 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- "Amit Khatri wins silver in 10000m race walk at World Athletics U20 meet". Olympics.com. 21 August 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- "Spain's aim for race walk legacy continues in Muscat". World Athletics. 28 February 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- Foster, Anthony (July 12, 2023). "Thrilling Start to European U23 Championships with Stey and McGrath Dominating 20km Race Walk". Track Alerts. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- "Senior breakthrough beckons for Spain's McGrath in his beloved Rome". European Athletics. 17 April 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- Williams, George (8 June 2024). "Spaniard Paul McGrath, European silver in the 20 km walk in Rome". Sportsfinding. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- Henderson, Jason (8 June 2024). "Rising race walks star Paul McGrath on his Spanish-Scottish heritage". Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 8 June 2024.