Ted Allsopp

Edward James Allsopp (15 August 1926 – 18 January 2024) was an Australian racewalker. One of the country's leading male race walkers in the 1950s, he set his personal best (4:20.00) in the men's 50 km in 1966. He was born in Edenhope, Victoria on 15 August 1926, and died in Williamstown, Victoria on 18 January 2024, at the age of 97.[1]

Achievements

Year Tournament Venue Result Event
1956 Olympic Games Melbourne, Australia 10th 20 km
DSQ 50 km
1964 Olympic Games Tokyo, Japan 17th 50 km

References

  1. "Edward (Ted) James Allsopp". Tribute Archive. Retrieved 19 January 2024.

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