Karen Martin
British athlete
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| Intro | British athlete | |
| Places | United Kingdom Great Britain | |
| is | Athlete | |
| Work field | Sports | |
| Gender |
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| Birth | 24 November 1974 | |
| Age | 50 years | |
| Star sign | Sagittarius |
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Biography
Karen Lesley Martin (born 24 November 1974) is a female retired English international javelin thrower.
Athletics career
She represented England and won a silver medal in the javelin, at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Her personal best throw is 59.50 metres, achieved in July 1999 in Cosford. This places her third on the British outdoor all-time list, behind Kelly Morgan and Goldie Sayers.
She attended Littleover Community School in Derby.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Great Britain and England | ||||
| 1992 | World Junior Championships | Seoul, South Korea | 14th (q) | 50.22 m |
| 1998 | Commonwealth Games | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 2nd | 57.82 m |
| 2002 | Commonwealth Games | Manchester, United Kingdom | 7th | 50.28 m |