Paul Nihill - R.I.P
Marcia dal Mondo is saddened to report that Paul Nihill (GBR) passed away on 14th December, aged 81.
Paul competed in the 50km race walk at the 1964 (Tokyo), 1968 (Mexico) and 1972 (Munich) Olympics winning silver in 1964.
He then concentrated on the 20km and won gold at the European Championships in 1969 (Athens) and bronze in 1971 (Helsinki).
In July 1972 Paul set a world record for the 20km walk of 1:24:50.
Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.