Athletics at the 1957 World University Games – Men's 10,000 metres walk

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The men's 10,000 metres walk event at the 1957 World University Games was held at the Stadium Charlety in Paris on 5 September 1957.[1] There were only two starters, both from Poland.[2] It was the first time race walking was featured at the World University Games (future Universiade) and also the last until 1981.

Results[edit]

Rank Name Nationality Time Notes
1st place, gold medalist(s) Franciszek Szyszka  Poland 47:10.6
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Jerzy Łoskoczyński  Poland 49:30.2

References[edit]

  1. ^ García, Gerardo. "Los Juegos Universitarios Mundiales" (PDF). Atletismo (in Spanish). October 1957: 15–19. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ García, Gerardo (6 September 1957). "Ayer, primera jornada de atletismo, en los Juegos Universitarios Mundiales" (in Spanish). Mundo Deportivo. p. 8. Retrieved 20 November 2021.