Karen Anderson (athlete)

Karen Linnea Anderson (married Oldham; born April 5, 1938) is a retired American javelin thrower who won a gold medal at the 1955 Pan American Games and set four national records, in 1955, 1956, and twice in 1960. She competed at the 1956 and 1960 Summer Olympics and finished in 8th and 13th place, respectively.[1]

Karen Anderson
Personal information
Born (1938-04-05) April 5, 1938
Denver, Colorado, United States
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania
Height165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Weight53 kg (117 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Javelin throw
ClubSDTC, San Diego
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)50.62 (1960)[1][2]

After marrying Ned Oldham, an Akron attorney, she moved to Akron, where she worked with developmentally disabled children, and was involved with athletics programs and a Presbyterian Church. She also became a leading American senior golfer, finishing third at the 1995 national championships and tying for second place in 1996. In 1996 she was part of the American team that won the Senior Women's International Team Championships.[1]

References

  1. Karen Anderson-Oldham. sports-reference.com
  2. Karen Anderson (née Oldham). trackfield.brinkster.net
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