Karen Martin

Karen Lesley Martin (born 24 November 1974) is a female retired English international javelin thrower.

Karen Martin

Personal information
Nationality	English
Born	24 November 1974 Derby, Derbyshire
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Medal record Athletics Representing  England Commonwealth Games 1998 Kuala Lumpur javelin

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.

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