THE RACE WALKING ASSOCIATION
R.W.A. BEST PERFORMANCES
R.W.A. Best Performances are recognized for outdoor track performances only and must be
set during bona fide competitions; however, if there is a performance on road over 20k or 50k
superior to the best track performance, it shall be recognised in addition to the track
performance and marked "r" in the lists below. They cover many distances and times not
recognized for the purposes of national records. They may be set by any walker qualified by
nationality to represent GBR; unlike national records, they may be achieved under R.W.A.
judging rules (one judge may disqualify). Any performance recognized as an English, British,
World or Commonwealth record can be recognized automatically as a Best Performance.
Performances in italics are awaiting confirmation or further information.
SENIOR MEN
Event Performance Walker Venue Date
3000m 11:24·4 Mark Easton Tonbridge 10/5/1989
5000m 20:13·0 Darrell Stone Brierley Hill 30/9/1990
10000m 40:06·7 Ian McCombie Jarrow 4/6/1989
20000m 1:23:27 Ian McCombie Fana, Norway 26/5/1990
20000m r 1:22:03 Ian McCombie Seoul, South Korea 23/9/1988
30000m 2:19:18 Chris Maddocks Birmingham 22/9/1984
35000m 2:43:12 Chris Maddocks Birmingham 22/9/1984
50000m 4:05:45 Paul Blagg Fana, Norway 26/5/1990
50000m r 3:51:37 Chris Maddocks Burrator 28/10/1990
100000m 9:41:54 Ed Shillabeer Colchester 15/9/1985
100 miles 17:18:51 Hew Neilson Walton-on-Thames 15/10/1960
Southwark Park,
1 hour 14,324m Ian McCombie 4/7/1985
London
2 hours 26,037m RonWallwork Blackburn 31/7/1971
4 hours 48,969m Chris Maddocks Birmingham 22/9/1984
8 hours 85,617m Ray Middleton New River 29/9/1974
12 hours 118,805m Bob Dobson Colchester 15/9/1985
24 hours 214,064m Hew Neilson Walton-on-Thames 15/10/1960