Paul Collins (athlete)

Paul Albert Collins (July 22, 1926 – January 31, 1995) was a long-distance runner from Canada, who was born in the London Borough of Lewisham. He represented his native country in the men's marathon at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. There he finished in 40th place.

Collins won the national title in the classic distance three times: in 1949 (Toronto), 1950 (Verdun, Quebec) and 1952 (Saint Hyacinthe). He finished sixth in the 1950 British Empire Games marathon and tenth in the 1950 British Empire Games six miles event.

Achievements

References
 Canadian Olympic Committee
 sports-reference

Category:1926 births
Category:1995 deaths
Category:People from the London Borough of Lewisham
Category:Sportspeople from London
Category:Canadian male long-distance runners
Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 1952 Summer Olympics
Category:Olympic track and field athletes of Canada
Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 1950 British Empire Games
Category:Commonwealth Games competitors for Canada
Category:English emigrants to Canada