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Ben Wears

Ben Wears

Profile

10k Walk

Funding: World Class Talent

DOB: 4 July 1990

Born: Middlesbrough

Lives: Redcar

Club: Redcar Race Walking

Contact:

Coach: John Paddick

 

International Highlights

2007: World Youths 10k Walk, dnf; European Race Walk Cup U20 10k Walk, 26th; 2006 World RW Cup 10k U20 43rd

 

National Championships

2007 UKA/RWA 10k Walk, bronze; 2006 AAA U17 5k Walk, gold; 2006 AAA 5k Walk, 8th

 

Personal Bests

3k Walk, 12:45.38 (2006); 5k Walk, 21:49.66 (2006); 5k WalkR, 22:10 (2006); 10k WalkR, 44:16 (2007)

 

Career summary

  • Before focussing on his race walking, Ben competed at county level

  • in badminton, football and surfing.