Sharon Gibson

Sharon Angela Gibson (born 31 December 1961 in Mapperley, Nottinghamshire) is a retired English athlete who competed in the women's javelin throw event during her career.[1] She twice represented Great Britain at the Summer Olympics: 1984 and 1988. Gibson, a bronze medal winner at the 1994 Commonwealth Games, was affiliated with the Notts Athletic Club.

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing the  United Kingdom and  England
1984 Olympic Games Los Angeles, United States 9th 59.66 m
1988 Olympic Games Seoul, South Korea 25th 56.00 m
1990 European Championships Split, Yugoslavia 17th 55.98 m
1994 Commonwealth Games Victoria, Canada 3rd 58.20 m
European Championships Helsinki, Finland 17th 53.82 m

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