Richard Quinn
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Richard•Quinn |
| Used name | Richard•Quinn |
| Born | 3 December 1882 in Ayr, Scotland (GBR) |
| Died | 6 November 1925 in Hamilton, Ontario (CAN) |
| Affiliations | Bellahouston Harriers, Glasgow (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Richard Quinn was the dominant figure in Scottish walking in the early years of the century. At the time, the 3 miles was the only walking event at the Scottish Championships and Quinn won the title for seven successive years (1904-10). Originally a member of Motherwell Harriers he joined Bellahouston Harriers in 1907 when he took part in the AAA Championship at Manchester, finishing eighth in the 7 mile walk. He broke the Scottish 3 mile record in 1906 and in 1910 set a new one mile walking record of 6:45.6.
Personal Bests: Mile Walk – 6:45.6 (1910); 2 mile Walk – 14:21.6 (1911); 3 mile Walk – 21:50.6 (1909).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Richard Quinn | |||
| 3,500 metres Race Walk, Men (Olympic) | AC h2 r1/2 |