Charles Robertson-Adams

Charles Robertson-Adams (born 1976) is a British former track and field athlete. His time for the 400 metres hurdles was 50.24 seconds.

On 4 July 2001 Robertson-Adams set the national record for Scotland in the 400 metres hurdles event. His record time of 50.24 seconds, recorded at Loughborough University, still stood in June 2016.[1] He won three straight titles in the 400 m at the English Schools' Athletics Championships from 1994 to 1996.

He won the senior title at the AAA Championships in 1997 and followed this with Scottish titles in both 2001 and 2002.[2] His sole senior international appearance came at the 2001 Summer Universiade, where he competed in the heats.[3]

He retired for international athletics in 2002 after qualifying for the 2002 Commonwealth Games, although he did not run due to a rule change in eligibility.[4][5]

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing the  United Kingdom
1995 European Junior Championships Nyíregyháza, Hungary 9th (h) 400 m hurdles 52.84
1996 World Junior Championships Sydney, Australia 24th (h) 400m hurdles 52.91
1999 European U23 Championships Göteborg, Sweden 19th (h) 400m hurdles 52.95
2001 Universiade Beijing, China 5th (heats) 400 m hurdles

References

  1. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 25 June 2011. Retrieved 2011-02-26.
  2. ↑ Scottish Championships
  3. ↑
  4. ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2002/mar/10/sport.stephenkhan
  5. ↑ http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-23856253.html



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