Karen Martin

Karen Martin
Personal information
Born (1974-11-24) 24 November 1974 (age 50)
Derby, England
Sport
SportAthletics
Medal record
Athletics
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 1998 Kuala Lumpur javelin

Karen Lesley Martin (born 24 November 1974) is an English former 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.[1][2][3]

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.[4]

She attended Littleover Community School in Derby.[citation needed]

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  Great Britain and  England
1992 World Junior Championships Seoul, South Korea 14th (q) 50.22 m[5]
1998 Commonwealth Games Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2nd 57.82 m
2002 Commonwealth Games Manchester, United Kingdom 7th 50.28 m[6]

References

  1. ^ "1998 Athletes". Team England.
  2. ^ "England team in 1998". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  3. ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  4. ^ UK All-Time Lists: Women - Throws - GBR Athletics
  5. ^ Old model javelin
  6. ^ New model javelin