Creating a sporting legacy

Thomas Bosworth – Athletics (Race Walking)

Tom BosworthTom is ranked number 1 in the UK at 20km in the under 23 age group and trains at the UKA race walking centre in Leeds.

He won the senior men’s title in the 20km race at the 2010 & 2011 National Race Walking Championships and competed at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. His focus is now on selection to represent GB at the Olympics in 2012.


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Date of birth: 17 January 1990

Borough/District: Sevenoaks

Club: Tonbridge AC/Leeds Metropolitan Uni

Current ranking: GB No. 1 (20km U23)


Career highlights to date:

  • 2011: National 5km Champion and new British record holder
  • 2011: National Race Walking Championships - Achieved gold and retained title in the 20km (senior men)
  • 2011: Courier Media Group Outstanding Sporting Achievement Award Winner
  • 2010: Achieved 11th place in the 20km walk at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India
  • 2010: National Race Walking Championships – Achieved a gold medal in the 20km (senior men)
  • 2009: Irish Indoors U23 5K achieved 5th place
  • 2009: Lugano England selection 10K achieved 8th place
  • 2009: Participated in European Cup GB selection Junior 10K

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