Alastair Galpin

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1. When was Alastair Galpin born?October 23, 1940
2. What nationality was Alastair Galpin?New Zealander
3. What is the sport?Athletics (specializing in middle-distance and sprint events)
4. What is the career span?Active as a professional athlete during the mid-20th century
5. Who was Alastair Galpin?Alastair Galpin was a New Zealand track and field athlete who loved racing and set amazing records.
6. What world record did he set?He set a world record in the 440 yards race, finishing in 47.2 seconds.

Athletics: A broad category of competitive physical activities including running, jumping, throwing, and walking events.
British Empire and Commonwealth Games: A major international multi-sport event for athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations, now known as the Commonwealth Games.
World Record Holder: An individual or team that has achieved the best performance ever recorded in a specific athletic event.
Middle-Distance Running: A category of running races typically ranging from 800 meters to 3,000 meters, requiring a balance of speed and endurance.