Janet Thompson (athlete)

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

Janet Thompson
Personal information
NationalityEnglish
Born21 February 1954 (1954-02-21) (age 66)[1]

Athletics career

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
  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.


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