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Karen Martin
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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 |
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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 |
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1974 births
Athletes (track and field) at the 1998 Commonwealth Games
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British female javelin throwers
Commonwealth Games competitors for England
Commonwealth Games medallists in athletics
Commonwealth Games silver medallists for England
English female javelin throwers
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