Jared Tallent is a track and field athlete who has competed for Australia. He competed at the 2008, 2012, and 2016 Summer Olympic Games. He initially won the silver medal in the 50 kilometres race walk in 2012 but was upgraded to gold after the initial winner Sergey Kirdyapkin was disqualified for doping. His personal record was also recognized as the new Olympic record.
He is married to Australian race walker Claire Woods-Tallent.
Olympic Results[]
Year | Event | Result |
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2008 | Men's 20km walk | |
Men's 50km walk | ||
2012 | Men's 20km walk | 7th |
Men's 50km walk | ||
2016 | Men's 50km walk |
2008[]
Distance | Round | Time | |
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20 kilometres walk | Final | 1:19:42 | |
50 kilometres walk | Final | 3:39:27 | PR |
2012[]
Distance | Round | Time | |
---|---|---|---|
20 kilometres walk | Final | 1:20:02 | |
50 kilometres walk | Final | 3:36:53 | OR |
2016[]
Distance | Round | Time |
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50 kilometres walk | Final | 3:41:16 |