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Paul Byrne (runner)

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Paul Byrne
Personal information
NationalityAustralian
Born (1976-01-29) 29 January 1976 (age 48)
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event800 metres
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)800 m: 1:45.91 (1995)
1000 m: 2:20.5 (1995)
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing Australia
World Junior Championships in Athletics
Gold medal – first place 1994 Lisbon Men's 800 m

Paul Byrne was born in Geelong Victoria and grew up in Connewarre and Grovedale, Victoria. He was an outstanding junior athlete who won a gold medal at the 1994 World Junior Championships in Athletics, held in Lisbon. Injuries hampered much of his career and despite numerous comeback attempts his best result in his senior career was a semi-final appearance at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Byrne now holds a senior position at ANZ Banking Group Ltd.

Personal bests

  • 800 Metres - 1:45.91 - Lindau - 28/07/1995
  • 1000 Metres - 2:20.5 - Melbourne - 06/01/1995[1]

References

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