Matthew Lambley

Matthew Lambley (born 18 September 1987) is a Great Britain hammer thrower who is currently ranked 16th United Kingdom all-time list for the 7.26 kg implement (71.70m).[1] Lambley gained a sports scholarship to Worksop College where he won various England Schools titles. After completing his A-levels he moved to Loughborough University and then The University of Huddersfield. In May 2009 he won the hammer throw at the BUCS athletics championships and the Loughborough International Meeting. He repeated both these victories in 2010 which included setting a new BUCS championship record of 70.35m. In July 2009 he represented Great Britain at the 7th European Under 23 Championships in Lithuania. Lambley's focus remains firmly on the 2010 Commonwealth Games[2]& the London 2012 Olympics.[3]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.topsinathletics.com/default.asp?page=6E674E6FC662DA27&id=CC6ED66CD86AD06F&historic=2E66666ED6377A2D
  2. ↑ England at the 2010 Commonwealth Games
  3. ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/southyorkshire/content/articles/2008/09/02/doncaster_hammer_thrower_feature.shtml
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