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Rob Walker @robwalkertv

Broadcaster. Husband. Dad to a little monkey. Runner. Children’s Author. Not always in that order!

Joined June 2010
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.@WeAreWST World snooker have kindly set up an email address for anyone who would like to send in a memory or story or tribute about John Virgo. The best ones will be read out at the open service at Sheffield Cathedral. 1pm Thu 16th April. Email is: jvstories@wst.tv Thanks all.
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.@WeAreWST A view the great JV would have loved. This is an open invitation for anyone who wishes to pay respects to a great man, to come and join the Snooker Community at Sheffield Cathedral at 1pm on Thursday 16th April for a celebration of John Virgo’s life. More details TBC.x
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After 20 years of travelling to Uganda, it’s been an absolute joy to bring my wife & son to the Pearl at last. The come back against SA for 3-3 last week was among many highlights. Sincere thanks to everyone for the amazing hospitality. This is a very special country. Asanti Sana
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.⁦@RwenzoriMarathn⁩ Broken now, but my 50 year old legs dragged me round to 1.46 & top 3 Mzungu I think & my son was allowed to give me my finishers medal. The hospitality, courtesy & reception given to Becky & Arthur has been outstanding on our 1st family holiday here. 👊🏻
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.@RwenzoriMarathn Back on Socials after almost a year to focus on the family & delighted to be back in Uganda for one of my favourite weekends of the year. @wekesa_amos what an event you have created! Non stop party from start to finish! You shd be so proud. Honour to be here. 🇺🇬
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.⁦@Ssenyonyiderick⁩ Best of luck with your exhibition night tomorrow in Kampala Derrick. You are a great young photographer doing a brilliant job promoting your country. See you down in the Pearl again soon my friend. Good luck!
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A run in the sun around the Shire. So nice to have had 10 nights in my own bed after an incredible Summer for OBS on the Olympics & @Channel4 on the Paras. Just about to rejoin all my snooker mates for Eng Open in Essex & British Open in Cheltenham. Can’t wait to see you all! 👊🏻
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.⁦@ntvuganda⁩ ⁦I’ve witnessed great progress in East Africa over last 20 yrs. Stunning part of World with amazing people. But the treatment of successful female athletes by jealous husbands/b-friends must now be addressed.This is utterly appalling thetimes.com/world/africa/ar…

Lord Coe pledges action after death of Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei

The World Athletics president vowed to do more to protect Africa’s female athletes after the latest in a series of attacks in which competitors have been killed by their partners

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.⁦@Channel4⁩ Opening ceremony is upon us! A brilliant 12 days await. Privilege to be here. Absolutely roasting in Paris tonight
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.⁦@RwenzoriMarathn⁩ Good luck to everyone doing 1 of the best half marathons in the world this w-e. I LOVED running this last yr. OG & Paralympics the only reason I’m not there. I’ll be back in 25. ⁦@wekesa_amos⁩ & team have a world class event on their hands. 🇺🇬🇬🇧
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⁦.⁦@Paris2024⁩ Take a bow Paris. Take a bow. Absolutely incredible Olympics. Best Athletics at a Games since - and equal to - London 2012. An honour to be in Stade de France every day. But time to down the Stats for 12 days before returning for the Paras. Sleep beckons!
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Cannot wait to get on air. This is going to be utterly epic. Multiple World Records over the next 10 days. I honestly believe this is the best assembled global field of Athletes we’ve seen for more than a decade. Let the greatest Athletics show on earth commence.
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.⁦@TransWorldSport⁩ Enjoyed doing this for ⁦@IMG⁩ with the always upbeat ⁦@RachStringer⁩. They asked us to do a trip down Transworld Sport Olympic memory lane. I can remember watching some of the features they included first time round! youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…

Rob and Rachel’s Run Down To The Games!

Join us for an exciting journey as Trans World Sports presents a special vodcast previewing the upcoming Olympic Games. Dive into the rich history and thrill...

youtube.com
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.⁦@TheSun⁩ Delighted to be asked to do a preview for The Sun before I left for Paris & donate 20 books to be given away. Atmos out here is building by the minute!
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.⁦@EuroAthletics⁩ The unadulterated joy of the next generation of Athletes. Fantastic week at the Euro U18. Slovakians did a great job. Absolutely loved it. Now enroute to Paris for the big one. So excited I feel like I’m 9 again.
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.⁦@AthleticsWeekly⁩ Thanks for the article Tim. Excitement building ahead of the Games. Just arrived in Slovakia for the Euro U18. Shd be a great week before heading to France! athleticsweekly.com/blog/rob…

Rob Walker on his book "Record Breakers at the Olympic Games" - Athletics Weekly

It's so important for the Olympics to inspire the next generation, writes Rob Walker 

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.⁦⁦@HachetteKids⁩ Never thought I’d get the chance to write a Book, let alone work with 4 Time Olympic Medalist ⁦@BeckAdlington⁩ Real labour of love this & as far as I know, it’s the most comprehensive Children’s book written on the Games. It’s almost showtime! 👊🏻
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.@SchoolAthletics English schools is the lifeblood of our Sport. To see the purity of commitment from those kids was superb. I wouldn’t be doing what I am without grassroots Athletics or Snooker. So excited now for Paris. Feel like the 9 year old I was in 84 watching LA! Come on!
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Replying to @robwalkertv @SchoolAthletics @AthleticsWeekly @RosieTimlock
Fantastic commentary from you both today. As well as inspiring the athletes of the future it made watching from home for those of us who couldn't be there very special. Thank you.
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.@AthleticsWeekly @SchoolAthletics Always important to remember how & where you started in a sport. Warming up for Paris by giving a day of my time to commentate on Eng Schools. Vital breeding ground for so many of our Greats. @RosieTimlock and I are ready to go. Can’t wait. 👊🏻
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Busy couple of months, but always time for a Father & Son Run & Ride, esp today. Wonderful Sunday with the heir. But also sending thoughts to all Dads who woke up this AM with only memories of their little stars taken far too early. PH you are a Lion of a man. One day at a time.x
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