Jimmy Watkins (runner)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 October 1982 |
| Sport | |
| Country | File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Great Britain |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 800 metres |
Jimmy Watkins (born 30 October 1982) is a Welsh 800 metres runner.[1][2] In 2006, Watkins won the AAA Indoor Championships 800 metres in Sheffield and qualified for the IAAF World Indoor Championships, where he came 6th.[1] Two years later, he gave up running and decided to pursue a career in music. He joined the rock band Future of the Left and later The Vega Bodegas.[3][4] In 2019, Watkins returned to running, now combined with his love of music. He founded the club Running Punks.[5] He has also become a social media sensation for his videos reviewing albums and singles as he runs.[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "James WATKINS". World Athletics.
- ↑ Adharanand Finn (10 June 2024). "Episode 38: Interview with running punk Jimmy Watkins". The Way of the Runner (Podcast).
- ↑ Mulkeen, Jon (14 January 2020). "Jimmy Watkins: running, rock 'n roll and The Ritz". World Athletics.
- ↑ Wales, The Rock ‘n’ Roll Runner (2 December 2020). "The Rock 'n' Roll Runner". Sport Wales.
- ↑ "How it began". Running Punks. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ↑ "Twitter: Athlete Jimmy Watkins' running music reviews a hit". BBC News. 4 August 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
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