Anthony Borsumato

Anthony Patrick Borsumato (born 13 December 1973 in Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough[1]) is a retired English athlete who specialised in the 400 metres hurdles.[2] He represented Great Britain at the 2000 Summer Olympics, as well as three World Championships. His career came to an abrupt end when he broke his ankle during the semifinals of the 2003 World Championships in Athletics.[1][3]

His personal best in the event is 48.90 from 2002.

Competition record

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing the  Great Britain and  England
1998 European Championships Budapest, Hungary 22nd (h) 400 m hurdles 50.91
Commonwealth Games Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 9th (h) 400 m hurdles 50.15
1999 World Championships Seville, Spain 30th (h) 400 m hurdles 50.05
2000 Olympic Games Sydney, Australia 32nd (h) 400 m hurdles 50.73
2001 World Championships Edmonton, Canada 16th (sf) 400 m hurdles 49.48
2002 Commonwealth Games Manchester, United Kingdom 4th 400 m hurdles 49.72
European Championships Munich, Germany 6th (sf) 400 m hurdles 49.37
2003 World Championships Paris, France 19th (h) 400 m hurdles 49.16[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Nunthorpe ex-hurdler's graduate firm catches business chief's eye". www.gazettelive.co.uk. 2013-04-17. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
  2. Anthony Borsumato profile at IAAF
  3. "Borsumato suffers fractured ankle". Daily Telegraph. 2003-08-28. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
  4. Did not finish in the semifinal.


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