Paul Nihill facts for kids
Nihill (left) at the 1964 Olympics
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| Born | 5 September 1939 Colchester, Essex, England |
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| Died | 15 December 2020 (aged 81) Gillingham, Kent, England |
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| Height | 1.80 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 66 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Race walking | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Surrey Walking Club Croydon and Medway |
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| Personal best(s) | 1:24:50 (20 km, 1972) 4:11:31 (50 km, 1964) |
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Medal record
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Vincent Paul Nihill (born September 5, 1939 – died December 15, 2020) was a British athlete. He was famous for his skills in race walking. Paul Nihill competed in three Olympic Games. He won a silver medal at the 1964 Olympics.
Paul Nihill passed away on December 15, 2020. He was 81 years old.
Paul Nihill: A Champion Walker
Paul Nihill was born in Colchester, England. He became one of Britain's best race walkers. Race walking is a sport where athletes walk as fast as they can. They must keep one foot on the ground at all times. It is different from running.
Olympic Games Success
Paul Nihill competed in the 50-kilometer race walk event. This is a very long and challenging race. He took part in the Olympic Games three times.
- In 1964, he went to the Tokyo Olympics. He won a silver medal there. This was a huge achievement for him.
- He also competed in the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City.
- His last Olympic appearance was at the 1972 Games in Munich.
European Championship Medals
Besides the Olympics, Paul Nihill also did very well in the European Athletics Championships. These are major competitions for European athletes.
- In 1969, he won a gold medal. This was for the 20-kilometer race walk in Athens, Greece.
- Two years later, in 1971, he won another medal. He earned a bronze medal in the 20-kilometer race walk. This was in Helsinki, Finland.
Paul Nihill was a dedicated athlete. He showed great skill and determination in his sport.
See also
- Paul Nihill for kids (in Spanish)
