Rob Heffernan is a retired Irish race walker, born on 1st January 1978 in Cork, Ireland. He is best known for his achievements in the 20 km and 50 km race walking events. Heffernan represented Ireland in multiple international competitions, including the Olympics and World Championships, where he earned several medals. Throughout his career, Heffernan set numerous personal bests and was recognized for his dedication to the sport. He won a gold medal at the 2013 European Athletics Championships in the 20 km race walk, solidifying his status as one of Ireland's top race walkers.