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Janet Thompson (athlete)

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Janet Thompson
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NationalityEnglish
Born21 February 1954 (1954-02-21) (age 70)[1]

Janet Frances Thompson (born 21 February 1954) married name Janet Kane, is a female former athlete who competed for England.

Athletics career

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Thompson was a three times National Champion after winning the 1976, 1977 and 1979 AAA National Championship title in the discus.[2]

She represented England in the discus, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ UK shot put all-time list
  2. ^ "AAA and National Championships Medallists". NUTS.
  3. ^ "1978 Athletes". Team England.
  4. ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.