Timothy Berrett
Personal Details
Biography
Getting to know…
- Born in Britain, he came to Canada in 1987 on a Canadian Rhodes Foundation Scholarship
- Graduated in 1986 from Oxford University (Philosophy, Politics, Economics); obtained a master’s degree in 1988/1989 from Queen’s University; in 1997, obtained his Ph.D in Sports Administration and Management from the University of Alberta
- His wife, Tara Croxford was a member of the Canadian Field Hockey team and competed at the 1992 Olympic Games, finishing 7th
Olympic Highlights
| Games | Sport | Event | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Barcelona | Athletics | Race Walk 20km - Men | 14 |
| 1992 Barcelona | Athletics | Race Walk 50km - Men | DSQ |
| 1996 Atlanta | Athletics | Race Walk 50km - Men | 10 |
| 2000 Sydney | Athletics | Race Walk 20km - Men | 26 |
| 2000 Sydney | Athletics | Race Walk 50km - Men | DSQ |
| 2004 Athens | Athletics | Race Walk 50km - Men | 31 |
| 2008 Beijing | Athletics | Race Walk 50km - Men | 38 |
Notable International Results
- Five-time Olympian with a career best finish of 10th in the 50km race walk in 1996
- Competed at nine world outdoor championships with a best of 7th in 1993 (50 km race walk)
- 2002 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist
