Paul Byrne (athlete)
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Grovedale born Paul Byrne was a junior 800m prodigy from Australia, who won a gold medal at the 1994 World Junior Championships in Athletics
, held in Lisbon. However, Byrne never managed to live up to his potential as a senior athlete. Injuries hampered much of his career and despite numerous comeback attempts, the best Byrne could manage in his senior career was a semi-final appearance at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Paul Byrne now holds a senior position at ANZ Banking Group Ltd
1994 World Junior Championships in Athletics
The 1994 World Junior Championships in Athletics was held in Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal.-Men:-Women:-Medal table:-References:* at GBRathletics.com* from World Junior Athletics History...
, held in Lisbon. However, Byrne never managed to live up to his potential as a senior athlete. Injuries hampered much of his career and despite numerous comeback attempts, the best Byrne could manage in his senior career was a semi-final appearance at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Paul Byrne now holds a senior position at ANZ Banking Group Ltd
Personal bests
- 800 Metres - 1:45.91 - Lindau - 28/07/1995
- 1000 Metres - 2:20.5 - Melbourne - 06/01/1995
External links
- Paul Byrne at sports-reference.com