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.

Karen Martin

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.

Karen Martin

She attended Littleover Community School in Derby.

Karen Martin

International competitions

References

1974 births

Living people

British female javelin throwers

English female javelin throwers

Commonwealth Games silver medallists for England

Commonwealth Games medallists in athletics

Athletes (track and field) at the 1998 Commonwealth Games

Athletes (track and field) at the 2002 Commonwealth Games

Medallists at the 1998 Commonwealth Games