Dallas Roberts (athlete)
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Dallas Roberts is a retired New Zealand
sprinter.
He finished ninth in the 200 metres
in the 2002 IAAF World Cup
, and competed at the 2002 Commonwealth Games
where he finished 8th in the second semifinal of the mens 200 metres.
He has 20.79 seconds in the 200 metres, achieved in June 2002 in Bern; and 10.46 seconds in the 100 metres
, achieved in June 2002 in Luzern.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
sprinter.
He finished ninth in the 200 metres
200 metres
A 200 metres race is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 m track, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques are needed to successfully run the race. A slightly shorter race, called the stadion and run on a straight track, was the first...
in the 2002 IAAF World Cup
2002 IAAF World Cup
The 9th IAAF World Cup in Athletics was an international track and field sporting event sponsored by the International Association of Athletics Federations. It was hosted by Madrid, September 21–22, 2002, in the Estadio La Peineta...
, and competed at the 2002 Commonwealth Games
Athletics at the 2002 Commonwealth Games
At the 2002 Commonwealth Games, the athletics events were held at the City of Manchester Stadium from the 26–30 July 2002. The route for the marathon event crossed Manchester city centre and finished in the stadium. The race walk events began alongside the Lowry Centre at Salford Quays...
where he finished 8th in the second semifinal of the mens 200 metres.
He has 20.79 seconds in the 200 metres, achieved in June 2002 in Bern; and 10.46 seconds in the 100 metres
100 metres
The 100 metres, or 100-metre dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, it is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896...
, achieved in June 2002 in Luzern.