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Rob Walker

@robwalkertv

3 years

Without doubt one of the best experiences of my life.

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@robwalkertv

3 years

.⁦ @GovUganda ⁩ ⁦Great to meet Ugandan Chef de Mission & an honour to commentate on history for ⁦ @joshuacheptege1 ⁩ Thanks for the 100’s of messages. I will try to read them after the athletics finishes. I’ve been to Uganda many times for youth work & love the country

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3 years

Thanks to everyone in Uganda who has tweeted me about the commentary here in Tokyo. I’ve been inundated with messages. I’m commentating on the race live tonight. I’m sure Cheptegei, Kiplimo & Chelimo will do you all proud. Watch out for Katir though - he’s had a great season. 👊🏻

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@GovUganda

3 years

More medals for Uganda coming in today at 3pm. @joshuacheptege1 @robwalkertv #Olympics #Olympics2020 #Tokyo2020 #TokyoOlympics2020

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@robwalkertv

1 year

. @ExploreUganda Massive thanks for showing me some of the incredible sights of this amazing country before we return to Kampala. @joshuacheptege1 Uganda deserves to be regarded as world class African tourist destination. 🇺🇬🇺🇬

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1 year

.⁦ @ExploreUganda ⁩ ⁦ @GovUganda ⁩ ⁦ @joshuacheptege1 ⁩ @newvisionwire ⁩ One of my favourite moments so far in Uganda. Going for an 11k run in the villages around Murchison. Wore my official National vest with pride. Stunning scenery & friendly locals. Just superb🇺🇬

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@robwalkertv

1 year

.⁦ @ExploreUganda ⁩ ⁦ @GovUganda ⁩ ⁦ @joshuacheptege1 ⁩ This picture sums up the most incredible overseas trip I’ve ever had. Truly humbled by the reception I’ve received everywhere in this amazing country. Memories of a lifetime. Uganda - this Mzungu will be back.x🇺🇬

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@robwalkertv

2 years

.⁦ @WeAreWST ⁩ ⁦ @BBCSport ⁩ History written tonight at the Crucible. Without question the greatest of all time. We will never see his like again & those tears told us everything. What a brilliant 3 week spell in Sheffield. Loved every second.

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@robwalkertv

1 year

.⁦ @GovUganda ⁩ ⁦ @ntvuganda ⁩ Time to Carpe Diem. So excited. Heading back to the Pearl of Africa for 1st time since 2017!! Been officially invited back as a guest of Uganda for 11 days of Speeches, TV, Tourism, Education & Athletics discussions. Cannot wait. 🇺🇬 🇺🇬

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@robwalkertv

1 year

. @ExploreUganda Any Mzungu who goes to impenetrable forest to do a Gorilla trek should visit this brilliant Women’s project in local village before returning to Kampala. info @ride4awoman .org Brilliantly run by superb people. Best of luck for the future, you deserve big success 🇺🇬

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@robwalkertv

1 year

.⁦ @GovUganda ⁩ ⁦ @ExploreUganda ⁩ As if this week couldn’t get any more surreal, we only got to Kapchorwa to see ⁦ @joshuacheptege1 ⁩ because we were kindly loaned use of the President’s official personal helicopter. This has most certainly been a trip of firsts! 🇺🇬

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@robwalkertv

2 years

. @NileSpecial @GovUganda HNY everyone & a big nod of respect to Nile Breweries in Kampala. Delighted to help a brand who have agreed to donate a generous proposed promo fee straight to the @joshuacheptege1 training camp fund. Ugandans looking after their own. 👊🏻 #UnmatchedInGOLD

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@robwalkertv

1 year

. @mtnug @NileSpecial How about joining forces to help me find & fund a new young Ugandan commentator? Let’s run a promo competition & Winner gets 1 year bursary & guaranteed tv work (already sourced.) In Kampala till Wed. Meeting? Let’s give someone a chance of a new career. 🇺🇬🇺🇬

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@robwalkertv

1 year

.⁦ @GovUganda ⁩ ⁦ @ExploreUganda ⁩ ⁦ @Official_UOC ⁩ Huge thanks for the Official Ugandan vest & kit and the presentation from the President yesterday. As a life long distance runner this was a truly humbling gift. What an incredible trip. Thanks for having me. 🇺🇬

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@robwalkertv

9 months

.⁦ @ExploreUganda ⁩ ⁦ @RwenzoriMarathn ⁩ The altitude was brutal on the half marathon & I was broken at the finish, but I loved it. A steady 1.46 and first Mzungu to finish. Next year I’ll need some more training! 2,000 took part. I can see that doubling in next 3 years.

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Rob Walker

@robwalkertv

10 days

.⁦ @WeAreWST ⁩ Amazing effort from Jak Jones. Never gave up & turned that into a truly compelling final . And what an incredible night for the Wilsons. One of the nicest families you could ever meet. It shd be quite a party in Sheff tonight. Privilege to have been here.👊🏻

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@robwalkertv

3 years

. @GovUganda Thanks to all the Ugandans who joined the Twitter Space last night. Very enjoyable hour reminiscing about my time there & the plans for the future. As always my favourite training top was on for a glorious early Autumn run in rural Gloucestershire this morning!

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Rob Walker

@robwalkertv

5 years

. @WorldSnooker @BBCSport Almost cried just interviewing Dave Gilbert live. In 12 years I’ve never seen so much emotion at the end of a match. He has done himself & his family proud. The epitome of heart & determination to carve out a different life for him, his wife and daughter

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Rob Walker

@robwalkertv

26 days

.⁦ @WeAreWST ⁩ Perfect way to start a stunning day in Sheff. 6 miles by the canal. Let’s do this. 👊🏻

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@robwalkertv

1 year

.⁦ @GovUganda ⁩ ⁦ @TourismBoardUg ⁩ Amazing first 24 hours back in Kampala. Many thanks to all the dignitaries who took the time to meet me & a fascinating trip to Parliament. Day ended with sprint finish to get to an interview. Journalism lecture today. #exploreUganda

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@robwalkertv

2 years

. @ntvuganda @birminghamcg22 @GovUganda @NileSpecial Another superb night for Uganda, this time in Birmingham. @jacobkiplimo2 ran a majestic race & once again an honour to be commentating live and watching it unfold. This really is an incredible era for your distance runners.👊🏻

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@robwalkertv

1 year

.⁦ @joshuacheptege1 ⁩ ⁦ @GovUganda ⁩ This incredible week continued with a trip to meet Ugandan World Cross Team yest. Joshua & Jacob were on great form & are ready to go. Great to see you Joshua. You are maturing into an elder statesman for Uganda. Long may it continue!

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Rob Walker

@robwalkertv

3 years

. @newvisionwire Sincere thanks to all Ugandans who have been in touch. Your athletes were outstanding, giving a vital global platform. It was an honour to commentate on their races. I’m happy to help the country in any way I can going forward. Especially in sport or education. 👊🏻

Donald Rukare

@drukare

3 years

Met up with Uganda’s honorary team member Rob Walker this evening at the Olympic stadium @WilliamFBlick @Official_UOC @HamsonObua @AishaSports @themwase @NCSUganda1

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Rob Walker

@robwalkertv

5 months

The end of the most emotive year I’ve ever experienced. Helped carry a 9 year old to his final resting place in Feb, then did JOG to Lands End in June for George & 3 other mates. Taken entire Autumn to absorb it all. Will try and remember to tweet more in 24. HNY everyone!x

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@robwalkertv

1 year

.⁦ @ExploreUganda ⁩ Amazing day on the Nile. Managed to catch some Tilapia (catch and release,) but Nile Perch will have to wait for next time. Just being out on the water was brilliant. Yet another reason to pay Uganda a visit. 🇺🇬

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@robwalkertv

9 months

. @RwenzoriMarathn What a fantastic race this was. Shd have known with a 6am scene like this on arrival. I promised organisers I would give my time to come and support it & I enjoyed every second. This is a great advert for the Ugandan mountains & surrounding tourism. I’ll be back

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@robwalkertv

11 months

Ya beauty. #miles4mates

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@robwalkertv

3 years

.⁦ @WeAreWST ⁩ @jordyb147 What a night. One of the best evenings I’ve ever experienced in 14 years working on snooker & my first commentating on a final! Great drama & gracious words from ⁦ @ronnieo147 ⁩ at the end. Northern Irish flags will be flying tonight. Just superb

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@robwalkertv

1 year

. @joshuacheptege1 Touching down in your capital tonight at 11pm. In Uganda till 15th. So good to be coming back. Hope to see your training facility gathering pace! If you need a partner for a warm down jog - let me know! I packed my running stuff! 👊🏻

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Rob Walker

@robwalkertv

11 months

This was for you, Absent Friends. #miles4mates @jessiemaytrust @BrainTumourOrg

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Rob Walker

@robwalkertv

3 years

Thanks for the generous offer but I don’t think my “first wife” would be too keen on that idea! 😂 How about a beer instead?! 👊🏻

Stephen Tugume Multi-purpose 🛒

@StephenTugu

3 years

@robwalkertv Come to UG I give you a second wife 😅😅

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Rob Walker

@robwalkertv

4 years

.⁦ @WeAreWST ⁩ ⁦ @WorldSeniors ⁩ Never have I been prouder of Snooker than over the last 29 days. Our sport has shone with incredible drama, humility & characters. Immense workload required 100% focus, hence no tweets. Replies coming this week. It’s been quite a month.

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@robwalkertv

6 years

. @WorldSnooker1 “Your 3 time world champion...Mark Williams!” A man of his word!!! The most memorable presser we’ve had in the 11 years I’ve been here. What a party to come at the Mercure!!!! Lash on!! With or without clothes!

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Rob Walker

@robwalkertv

4 months

.⁦ @WeAreWST ⁩ Amazing 16 days of Snooker. Masters for ⁦ @BBCSport ⁩ & World Grand Prix for ⁦⁦ @ITVSport ⁩ Loved both. Ronnie imperious. Countdown to Worlds is on! Now home to the Shire to be a Dad & Husband for a few weeks!

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@robwalkertv

3 years

.⁦ @WeAreWST ⁩ If you had told this 10 yr old in 1985 about the experiences he’d have, friends he’d make & people he’d meet through Snooker, he wouldn’t have believed it. So grateful to have been made so welcome by the Snooker community for the last 14 years. Great memories.

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@robwalkertv

11 months

Thank you, all. #miles4mates

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@robwalkertv

3 years

. @newvisionwire @Educ_SportsUg I am absolutely delighted to accept the kind offer! It will be brilliant to come back to Uganda for the first time since 2017. I’m happy to help with anything to do with sport & education. As soon as it’s safe to travel again, I’m there!

Parliament Watch

@pwatchug

3 years

The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Education and Sports and Uganda Tourism Board have extended an invitation to @robwalkertv the famous Olympics commentator who proudly talked about Uganda's beautiful features including "Nile Special" ~ @HamsonObua #PlenaryUg

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@robwalkertv

1 year

. @UKinUganda @ExploreUganda Last speech of an amazing 9 day tour of Uganda at British High Commission this aft. Great way to round it all off. Keep up the good work there in Kampala & let’s keep spreading the word that the Pearl is a very special place indeed. 🇺🇬🇺🇬

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@robwalkertv

3 years

Where has the summer gone?! Soaked, freezing & running into a hurricane headwind. Felt more like Nov than May! Not the easiest run I’ve ever had in mighty Gloucestershire. Time for a brew & an aft of tv. Could be watching Harry Potter with the boy later! 👊🏻

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@robwalkertv

5 years

.⁦⁦ @judd147t ⁩ ⁦ @WorldSnooker ⁩ Photo with a Giant of a Man. Steve Trump. Truck driver who used every day of annual leave for more than 10 years to drive his young son to tournaments. Just to give his lad a platform to succeed. Huge night for this proud humble family

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Rob Walker

@robwalkertv

9 months

.⁦ @nbstv ⁩ ⁦ @ExploreUganda ⁩ After a crazy few days of travel, delighted to be back in the Pearl of Africa. Great meeting with NBS’s Joseph Kigozi, finalising plan for our search for 2 new Ugandan commentators & now at Mt Rwenzori to help promote their superb marathon!

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@robwalkertv

1 year

. @GovUganda Delighted to be back. As I’ve said many times, I will always give my time & energy to promote the country free of charge. Fell in love with East Africa & Uganda on first trip in 2005. Will try to reply to all the messages, but so many! Busy schedule! #ExploreUganda

Ministry of Tourism-Uganda

@MTWAUganda

1 year

@robwalkertv ,the celebrated Sports commentator at the 2021 Olympic games is here!His love & passion for🇺🇬is evident in so many respects & he can't hide his excitement as he talks about Uganda.We are honoured to have him in the Country as he @ExploreUganda 's, the Pearl of Africa.

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@robwalkertv

11 months

Utterly broken today. 85 miles. 1,950m of climbing. Almost in Cornwall now. All being well finishing on ⁦ @GMB ⁩ live on Friday morning, so we are doing most of Friday’s mileage across today and Tom. It’s almost done.

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@robwalkertv

5 years

.⁦ @WorldSnooker ⁩ ⁦ @BBCSport ⁩ Any young sportsman/woman shd take note of Dave Gilbert’s journey. From a mate’s sofa to the world champ semi finals & £100k. If you keep believing & working, great things are possible. Huge emotions in Sheffield.

Gilbert emotional after semi-final loss

David Gilbert breaks down in tears after losing a final-frame decider in his World Snooker Championship semi final against John Higgins.

www.bbc.co.uk

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@robwalkertv

1 year

.⁦ @WeAreWST ⁩ Love this City. Love this event. Cheeky 6 miler along the Canal before the big one. Huge thanks for all the donations. Details of the route for June coming soon. Now for the final! #miles4mates

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@robwalkertv

4 years

.⁦ @joshuacheptege1 ⁩ ⁦ @NNRunningTeam ⁩ Long live the distance running King! What an honour to commentate last night. Joshua ran with the heart of a lion. And all credit to ⁦⁦ @GlobalSportsCom ⁩ for not chasing profit & giving away the rights to share the history.

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@robwalkertv

1 year

Less than a month to go till “JOGLE,” begins. Gentle 5 mile runs this week before getting back on the bike next week. Still recovering from the long stint in Sheffield. Lovely day in Gloucestershire. Summer is coming!

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@robwalkertv

4 years

. @BBCSport If you and your family fancy a moment to chuckle over, send me your random events from the house/garden and I’ll add the Commentary. That’s the whole point of “ Lockdown Live.” Well done @JJChalmersRM for your imaginative Grand Prix!

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@robwalkertv

1 year

. @Ssenyonyiderick Best of luck in your freelance career as a photographer Derrick. @newvisionwire I’ve just spent 9 days with this young lad & it’s a pleasure to have him around. Works hard & has a real eye for the job. I wish you well D. Great memories. See you soon. 🇺🇬👊🏻

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@robwalkertv

3 years

. @newvisionwire @joshuacheptege1 Well done David Emong. Another medal in the Olympic Stadium for Uganda in Tokyo. Bronze in men’s arm amputee 1,500m at Paralympics. Some great overnight racing live on @C4Paralympics

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@robwalkertv

3 years

What a trip this is turning out to be for so many different reasons. After 5 brilliant days of Boxing, dawn broke for the start of the Athletics today. So excited & emotional. First time as lead Tv Commentator. Role I dreamt of as a boy. Feel so lucky & honoured to be here.

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@robwalkertv

5 years

.⁦ @WorldSnooker ⁩ ⁦ @BBCSport ⁩⁩ This is worth 30 secs. Just filmed preview with Crucible debutant Luo HongHao. Staggeringly talented teenager. Left home at 13. Toured China to learn snooker accompanied by his Gran. Learnt piano age 4. Amazing. His match is Sun 2.30pm

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@robwalkertv

1 year

. @mrdanwalker Well that was quite a night. Still. Business as usual tomorrow. 10am sharp. Crucible Theatre. City of Steel. Almost half a century of history here. We stop for no-one. 👊🏻

Dan Walker

@mrdanwalker

1 year

Just stop snooker?

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@robwalkertv

11 months

.⁦ @WeAreWST ⁩ Look who has turned up at the Biggar campsite! The legendary John Higgins and I will be live on ⁦ @GMB ⁩ at 08.15 Great chance to promote 2 brilliant charities. This is a big moment for what we can raise for ⁦ @jessiemaytrust ⁩ ⁦ @BrainTumourOrg ⁩

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@robwalkertv

2 years

. @WorldSeniors @WeAreWST @BBCSport Brilliant end to 28 days in Sheffield. @leewalker147 was immense against Jimmy. So grateful to have made so many great memories through snooker. @kendoherty1997 @SHendry775 Hometime beckons for all 3 of us. Dad & husband duties for next 6 weeks!

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@robwalkertv

10 months

June was an incredible & emotional month. Spent whole of July on family time & sorting out last few donations. The Absent Friends tour officially closes on a humbling £60,239. A final huge thanks to all who supported. Back to work in August. World Athletics Champs in Budapest. 👊🏻

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@robwalkertv

11 months

560+miles now. 55 mile ride and a 6 mile run. Baking hot here and stunning scenery again. This is turning out to be the adventure of a life time. But…the job is not complete yet. Thanks so much for everyone who has given me water, donated, ridden with me & kept me going.

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@robwalkertv

1 year

.⁦ @abingdonschool ⁩ Just wanted to say thank you to one of my old teachers. Mr Baker cemented my love of cross country running, which helped lead to commentary & ultimately an amazing trip to Uganda last week. Love to buy him a beer to say thanks. 🇺🇬

Commentator who went viral in Uganda enjoys ‘incredible’ tour of country

Olympic broadcaster Rob Walker said: ‘I’ve never been treated like that. I’ve never been made to feel so welcome.’

www.independent.co.uk

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@robwalkertv

1 year

. @GovUganda @TourismBoardUg @ExploreUganda Fascinating to meet His Excellency yesterday at the State House. Many thanks for the hospitality AND the official Ugandan Athletics kit and vest, which I was blown away to receive. I’ll continue to do my very best to promote the country

State House Uganda

@StateHouseUg

1 year

H.E @KagutaMuseveni met with Mr Rob Walker, . @robwalkertv , a Broadcaster and Sports Commentator. The President thanked him for dedicating time to #VisitUganda and his passion for #Uganda .

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@robwalkertv

1 month

.⁦ @WeAreWST ⁩ Bloody love this City. Great memories over the last 17 years & the big one is upon us once again. The 28 day shift has begun!!!

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@robwalkertv

3 years

. @WeAreWST @ITV4 After 5 days at home post Tokyo, on the road again! First stop Leicester for a week of British Open snooker with the excellent @ITVSport team, then straight down to London for 2 weeks of commentary on @C4Paralympics This memorable summer of sport continues!

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@robwalkertv

3 years

.⁦ @WeAreWST ⁩ ⁦ @BBCSport ⁩ ⁦ @nr147 ⁩ Sealed with a kiss. What a dramatic end to a brilliant week in Milton Keynes. Loved every minute. Players like Neil & ⁦ @judd147t ⁩ are a joy to work with. Snooker has once again shone on the big stage.

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@robwalkertv

3 years

.⁦ @ITVSport ⁩ ⁦ @WeAreWST ⁩ Brill week in Leicester with a great crew. 147’s, upsets, we had the lot. And somehow this old guy still knows how to win! 24th major ranking title 25 years after his first. Superb. Straight down to Ldn now for the Paras. Opening ceremony Tue.

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@robwalkertv

1 year

.⁦ @GovUganda ⁩ ⁦ @TourismBoardUg ⁩ ⁦ @Educ_SportsUg ⁩ Delighted to give a broadcasting lecture yesterday for a group of Uganda’s finest journalists. Got some ideas to help the next generation come through as well. Am liaising with ⁦ @NileSpecial ⁩ about that! 🇺🇬

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@robwalkertv

3 years

.⁦ @WeAreWST ⁩ ⁦ @BBCSport ⁩ This famous old arena has played host to some of Snooker’s most amazing moments. This year’s final was among them. I’ll never forget the roar of the crowd yest afternoon. You could feel the emotion, relief & release of energy from everyone.

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@robwalkertv

5 years

Massive day at Ally Pally. ⁦ @BBCOne 1.15pm ⁩ @ronnieo147 ⁩ against Ding. Exclusive extended interview going out at the mid session interval. We talk running, life and the universe. Great to see him happy, relaxed & honest. I’ve really enjoyed doing these chats this week.

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@robwalkertv

1 year

. @GovUganda @ntvuganda @Educ_SportsUg Huge thanks for all the messages, have replied to as many as I can. Press conference at Govt media conference centre at 10.30am tom. Liaise with @LillyAjarova if you want to come. Journalism lecture follows. Happy to meet anyone who comes 🇺🇬

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@robwalkertv

6 years

. @WorldSnooker1 @BBCSport Yes he is naked!!!! Gareth doesn’t know where to look!

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@robwalkertv

6 years

. @WorldSnooker1 The most emotion fuelled, genuine & gracious presentation I’ve seen in 10 years of snooker. @KyrenWilson is a credit to his family and at 26 will be back many times. @pistol147 Carried the pressure of being favourite and delivered history for N Ire. Superb drama.

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@robwalkertv

3 years

.⁦ @GovUganda ⁩ ⁦ @newvisionwire ⁩ ⁦ @joshuacheptege1 ⁩ Okay Ugandans, your turn for action! If anyone is serious about giving me Cattle, I’ve got a brilliant charity who will redistribute the animals to rural families in need. Send me a tweet!

Home - Raising The Village

We partner with last-mile farming communities in Sub-Saharan Africa over 24 months to address ultra-poverty through a multi-dimensional program model.

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@robwalkertv

2 years

.⁦ @WeAreWST ⁩ ⁦ @WorldSeniors ⁩ Sincere thanks to everyone for an unbelievable 14 days of Snooker. The Ally Pally drama has helped keep a wave of grief at bay. Close mate of 24 years died just before NY. Heartbroken. Mart was a gem of a man. Home now to write his eulogy.

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@robwalkertv

3 years

I’ve been thinking. This current situation is so tough on teachers, kids, parents & businesses. Decided to do something. Huge thanks to @paulajradcliffe @markjesterselby @markwil147 & @AliBrownleetri for agreeing to be involved. Competition launch next week. #youngsportingwonders

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@robwalkertv

11 months

Most random sign I’ve seen so far! Will have to return for the world champs. Wonder if they need a commentator 😂😂 #miles4mates

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@robwalkertv

9 months

.⁦ @wekesa_amos ⁩ Congratulations Amos. ⁦ @RwenzoriMarathn ⁩ was fantastic. With your tireless⁦ effort to create jobs, promote the country & provide great accommodation at ⁦⁦⁦⁦⁦ @Ugandalodgesltd ⁩ you are doing great work. Keep it up. Pleasure to help.

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@robwalkertv

1 year

.⁦ @WeAreWST ⁩ ⁦ @WorldSeniors ⁩ Day 28 in Sheffield!! 1 last run before World Seniors comes to a conclusion. Jimmy v Drago in 1st SF. Rolling back the years! Huge thanks for all donations so far. I’ll reply to all messages & publish route for June when home. #miles4mates

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@robwalkertv

2 years

Tough 2 weeks. I got home from Sheffield just in time to say a final goodbye to a great friend who is now at peace after fighting a brain tumour like a Lion. Stephen & I worked & ran tog for 15 years. Will reply to Snooker messages over coming days. Funeral Tue. Back to work tday

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@robwalkertv

4 years

. @WeAreWST What a sad day for everyone in Snooker. Willie Thorne was typically open about his issues recently, but he deserves to be remembered for the boyish charm, cheeky grin & the unquenchable appetite for life & snooker which defined his 66 years. He will not be forgotten.x

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@robwalkertv

5 years

. @WorldSnooker @BBCSport 22 epic days. Sheff delivered again. Superb champs & huge after party! The most memorable of the 12 editions I’ve covered. Cahill beating Ronnie, Gilbert & Wilson in semis and high quality final. It had everything. Now home to snog the wife & hug the boy!

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.⁦ @WeAreWST ⁩ A year ago today I got home from the snooker just in time to hold a great man’s hand and say goodbye hours before he died. Stephen was the 3rd close friend I’d lost in 18 months & the seed for next month’s Absent Friends Tour was sown. Let’s do it. #miles4mates

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.⁦ @WeAreWST ⁩ Delighted to be in York. Just bought 54 pints in ⁦⁦ @phoenixinnyork ⁩ Giving away 3 pints in all 18 sessions in memory of my mates Robin, Martyn & Stephen. Recipients text back a selfie toast & text a mate of theirs to say thanks for their friendship.👊🏻

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.⁦ @WeAreWST ⁩ ⁦ @jessiemaytrust ⁩ ⁦ @BrainTumourOrg ⁩ A beast of a week on the bike. This was minutes after my 3rd 65 miler in 4 days. No substitute for hard work on distance events. 2 weeks to go! #miles4mates

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@robwalkertv

3 years

I rarely post pieces I'm in, but this @ITVSport package was really important. A chance to thank everyone involved in Snooker over the last 7 months. Their tireless work behind the scenes has enabled many of us to continue doing the job we love. #gratitude

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@robwalkertv

2 years

. @SchoolAthletics @AthleticsWeekly Delighted to give my time in Manx to commentate on English Schools. This is a vital platform for British Athletes & it must be preserved. All of us who love the sport must help it survive. So good to see the youngsters giving it everything. 👊🏻

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@robwalkertv

1 year

. @wekesa_amos @ExploreUganda Delighted to be giving a week of my time to promote this brilliant new marathon in Sept. Sports tourism takes another step forward in Uganda. I thought I was commentating & doing PR! But if required to run, my trainers will be packed! See you there 🇺🇬

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@RwenzoriMarathn

1 year

Following his most recent trip to Uganda, sports commentator @robwalkertv has confirmed he will be running in the #TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon ! 🙌 Join him on the start line on Saturday 2nd September! 🇺🇬

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.⁦ @NBLUganda ⁩ ⁦ @NileSpecial ⁩ ⁦ @nbstv ⁩ Last meeting before home. Our search for 2 new Ugandan commentators needed a final jigsaw piece. An enthusiastic partner to help fund the 2 recruits. The brilliant Adu Rando & his team are on board. Almost time to launch!

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@robwalkertv

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. @ExploreUganda Thanks Patrick, it was an amazing experience over the last 10 days. Back home now & I will continue to spread the word about the country & continent. Already planning next trip, probably after the World Athletics Champs in August. 🇺🇬👊🏻

Bugingo D. Patrick

@DonPatrick33

1 year

Your visit to Uganda has been incredible @robwalkertv . To have anyone talk that amazingly about our country, in such a genuine and passionate way, is so beautiful and inspiring. We have a gem 💎 that we surely need to show to the world. @OfficialMubs was happy to host you.

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11 months

Back where I belong… if only for the night! #beautifulbecky

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1 year

Cheeky 25 miler this morning & about to talk to the brilliant @HelenSkelton about the trip on @bbc5live #miles4mates

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@robwalkertv

6 years

. @WorldSnooker1 15 years ago only Jo was by his side. This time flanked by 3 proud sons as well. What a story and what an ending. Incredible effort by Higgins, nerves of steel from @markwil147 Both men in this clash of 92 played their part in one of the all time great finals.

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@robwalkertv

5 years

.⁦ @WorldSnooker ⁩ ⁦ @BBCSport ⁩ Proudest family in the world right now. Trump delivers his maiden World Title with outstanding quality against one of the all time greats John Higgins. Great night in prospect.

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@robwalkertv

3 years

John Anderson & John Trower. Sorry haven’t done individual replies yet. Been working 19 hour days. Almost there now!

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@robwalkertv

3 years

.⁦ @WeAreWST ⁩ ⁦ @BBCSport ⁩ ⁦ @BBCSnooker ⁩ One of the most candid interviews I’ve ever had the privilege of being involved in is about to go out on BBC4. An incredibly honest ⁦ @markjesterselby ⁩ opens up about his Dad & family. The man has the heart of a lion.

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@robwalkertv

3 years

This is the full @BBCSport interview with @markjesterselby from last night. What a journey it's been for Mark since his Dad died. His grace, honesty, understated courage & determination are extraordinary to witness. A Champion in every sense. #privilege

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@robwalkertv

4 years

. @BBCSport For weeks I’ve been thinking how to put some smiles on faces & have come up with something random. Starting a show called “Lockdown Live” from home this week. Sport is still alive. In Homes & Gardens. And anything/anyone can star. Why not tag along. Just for a laugh.

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@robwalkertv

11 months

Blown away to be featured on GMB this morning with John Higgins. Huge thanks for the airtime & plug for 2 great charities. This has been quite a couple of days!! #miles4mates

Good Morning Britain

@GMB

11 months

Broadcaster Rob Walker is on a mission to cycle from John O'Groats to Lands End to commemorate four of his close friends who have passed away in the last two years. @robwalkertv

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Rob Walker

@robwalkertv

3 years

. @newvisionwire @GovUganda Many thanks @FFarmEstates1 for being the first farm to sign up to our “cattle drive,” initiative. @CattleAnkole thinks more will follow! Would love to find 9 other farms willing to donate cows. V busy with work now, will do more on this in September!👊🏻

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@robwalkertv

1 year

.⁦ @WeAreWST ⁩ May I also thank the Ally Pally crowd for the standing ovation & minute of applause in memory of one of my son’s best friends who died age 9 just before Christmas. George’s family are big snooker fans & were blown away by the empathy. Final goodbye next Thu. ❤️‍🩹

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@robwalkertv

11 months

The Penultimate. #miles4mates

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@robwalkertv

1 year

Training has continued in earnest this week. Keeping running legs going! Leaving for John o groats a week today. #miles4mates draws ever closer. Nerves beginning to jangle!

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Day 1 | Beginning If you'd like to support: #miles4mates

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