Charles Robertson-Adams

Charles Robertson-Adams (born 1976) is an British former track and field athlete and army officer. His personal best for the 400 metres hurdles was 50.24 seconds.

Robertson-Adams was born in, England and studied at Shrewsbury School. On 4 July 2001 he set the national record for Scotland in the 400 metres hurdles event. His record time of 50.24 seconds, recorded at Loughborough University, still stood in October 2009.[1] He won three straight titles in the 400 m at the English Schools' Athletics Championships from 1994 to 1996.

He won the senior title at the AAA Championships in 1997 and followed this with Scottish titles in both 2001 and 2002.[2] His sole senior international appearance came at the 2001 Summer Universiade, where he competed in the heats.[3]

He retired for international athletics in 2002 after qualifying for the 2002 Commonwealth Games, although he did not run due to a rule change in eligibility.[4][5]

Following his career in athletics Robertson-Adams joined the British Army, graduating from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2005 and joining as an officer.[6]

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing the  United Kingdom
1995 European Junior Championships Nyíregyháza, Hungary 9th (h) 400 m hurdles 52.84
1996 World Junior Championships Sydney, Australia 24th (h) 400m hurdles 52.91
1999 European U23 Championships Göteborg, Sweden 19th (h) 400m hurdles 52.95
2001 Universiade Beijing, China 5th (heats) 400 m hurdles

References

  1. ↑ http://www.scottishathletics.org.uk/common/file.php?disposition=attachment&name0=downloads/outdoor_records_31_oct_2009.pdf&name1=outdoor_records_31_oct_2009.pdf&type=pdf
  2. ↑ Scottish Championships
  3. ↑
  4. ↑ http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2002/mar/10/sport.stephenkhan
  5. ↑ http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-23856253.html
  6. ↑ http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/58647/supplements/4456
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