Jimmy Watkins (runner)
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| Born | 30 October 1982 |
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| Country | Great Britain |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | 800 metres |
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Jimmy Watkins (born 30 October 1982) is a Welsh 800 metres runner and musician.[1][2]
In 2006, Watkins won the AAA Indoor Championships 800 metres in Sheffield and qualified for the IAAF World Indoor Championships; he ran an indoor best of 1:47.23 in the semi-final, and came 6th in the final.[1] Later that year, Watkins ran a outdoor best of 1:46.33 at the British Milers' Club Grand Prix in Watford.[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 although left after all the other band members felt "there were things [they] couldn't do because he was in the band"[3] Later, Watkins joined The Vega Bodegas, although he quit after a couple of years.[4][5]
In 2019, Watkins returned to running, now combined with his love of music. He joined the club Running Punks, which had been founded by his former friend Rhodri Morgan.[6] He has also maintained a social media presence with his videos reviewing albums and singles as he runs.[7]
References
- ^ a b c "James WATKINS". World Athletics.
- ^ Adharanand Finn (10 June 2024). "Episode 38: Interview with running punk Jimmy Watkins". The Way of the Runner (Podcast).
- ^ Bell, Steve. "Andrew Falkous Explains The Power Inherent In Fusing The Conventional With The Unconventional". The Music. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ 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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