Yvonne Hanson-Nortey

Yvonne W. A. Hanson-Nortey (born 18 February 1964 in Croydon, Greater London)[1] is a retired female shot putter from England. She was affiliated with Hallamshire Harriers.

Her personal best put was 17.45 metres, achieved in July 1989 in London (Crystal Palace). This places her sixth on the British outdoor all-time list, behind Judy Oakes, Myrtle Augee, Meg Ritchie, Venissa Head and Angela Littlewood.[2]

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Great Britain and  England
1986 Commonwealth Games Edinburgh, Scotland 5th Shot put 16.52 m [3]
1988 Olympic Games Seoul, South Korea 21st Shot put 15.13 m
1989 European Indoor Championships The Hague, Netherlands 7th Shot put 16.59 m[4]
1990 Commonwealth Games Auckland, New Zealand 3rd Shot put 16.00 m
European Indoor Championships Glasgow, Scotland 10th Shot put 15.72 m [5][6]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.olympics.org.uk/athleterecord.aspx?at=1515
  2. ↑ UK All-Time Lists: Women - Throws - GBR Athletics
  3. ↑ 1986 Commonwealth Games, women's athletics results - Sporting Heroes
  4. ↑ 1989 European Indoor Championships, women's shot put final - Die Leichtatletik-Statistik-Seite
  5. ↑ 1990 European Indoor Championships, women's shot put final - Die Leichtatletik-Statistik-Seite
  6. ↑ 1990 Commonwealth Games, women's athletics results - Sporting Heroes


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