Iwan Thomas
Welsh Sprint Coach and Olympic Athlete
Born
January 5th, 1974
51 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Wales
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Served as a sprint coach and competed in athletics, particularly in the 400 meters. Achieved personal bests that positioned among the fastest Welsh sprinters in history. Competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, representing Great Britain. Held multiple national titles throughout the career and participated in various international competitions, contributing to the growth of athletics in Wales.
Competed in the 400 meters at the 1996 Olympics
Won a silver medal at the 1996 World Indoor Championships
Achieved multiple British Championship titles in sprinting
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