Tag Archives: Paul Nihill

Vintage footage of the 1968 Olympics 50 kilometres – not to be missed

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Several people, including Dave Ainsworth and Roy Gunnett, have picked up on this grainy, enthralling video of the Mexico 50 kilometres filmed by the great Larry Young’s father, Robert. Larry was to finish up on the podium in third spot. … Continue reading →

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SIXTY YEARS AGO – KEN MATTHEWS AND PAUL NIHILL BROUGHT OLYMPIC SUCCESS

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Tony Taylor

BOTH GIANTS OF OUR SPORT At the time in 1964 I harboured no sense that Ken Matthews’ gold and Paul Nihill’s silver were to be our last medals in the walks at the Olympics. Still mucking about, not knowing if … Continue reading →

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Lambert Trophy contested on the road rather than the track

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports and reveals hidden talents as a photographer and caption writer! Having just recovered from the Centurions 100, another 100 raised its head in the form of 10 walkers completing 10k. The original event for this date was … Continue reading →

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Rest in Peace – Paul Nihill and Bernhard Kannenberg, two of our greatest athletes

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Firstly Paul Nihill’s funeral is to take place on Wednesday, January 21 at 1.15 pm. In normal times I have no doubt there would have been an incredible turnout from the race walking community. As it is the ceremony will … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 38 – Paul Nihill MBE Memorial Race

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Tony Taylor

We were down to our bare bones this week with all of us carrying niggles of one kind or another – knees, hips, buttocks, you name it! MENS AGE GRADED 2KM TEAM1 Birchfield Harriers (81.14%)2 Lancashire Walking Club (74.97%)3 Quickstep … Continue reading →

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Paul Nihill RIP: One of the Greats of the Golden Era

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Tony Taylor

It is more than fitting to open this tribute to the legendary Paul Nihill with these words from our own inspirational Ron Wallwork. Paul was the last of the Golden Era Greats* to pass on. His titles and list of … Continue reading →

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