Paul Nihill dies at 81

02-2021
Paul Nihill (1939-2020) passed away on 14th December, aged 81.
He competed in the 50 km event at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games and won a silver medal in 1964.
In 1969 European Championships, he won the gold medal in the 20 km Race Walking.
In 1971 European Championships, he also won the silver medal in the 20 km Race Walking.
In 1972, Paul Nihill broke the 20 km Race Walking World Record.