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Karen Martin

Karen Martin

GBRGBRWomen
Birth dateNov 24, 1974
BirthplaceDerby, United Kingdom
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Karen Martin is a United Kingdom thrower, born on November 24, 1974 in Derby, United Kingdom. She competes primarily in the JT and JavelinThr.

Her personal bests include 59.50 in the JT and 57.82 in the JavelinThr. She has earned 1 gold and 2 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
59.50
#258 all-time
2005 season best
46.71
May 1, 2005 · Mansfield (GBR)
2005 season best
Age
51 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: Javelin Throw 59.50 (#258 all-time), 2005 season best 46.71 (May 1, 2005, Mansfield (GBR)) · 51 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2005
JT
46.71-May 1, 2005
↑
Mansfield (GBR)
2004
JT
45.26-Jul 14, 2004
↑
Cosford (GBR)
2003
JT
51.15-Jul 13, 2003
↑
Derby (GBR)
2002
JT
56.34-Jul 14, 2002
↑
AAA Championships
2001
JT
55.86-Apr 29, 2001
↑
Cosford (GBR)
2000
JT
58.54-Jul 5, 2000
↑
Aldershot (GBR)
1999
JT
59.50-Jul 14, 1999
↑
Cosford (GBR)
1998
JT
57.82-Sep 19, 1998
↑
Kuala Lumpur (MAS)
1998
JavelinThr
57.82-Sep 19, 1998
↓
Kuala Lumpur (MAS)
1997
JavelinThr
54.66-Jul 12, 1997
↓
Birmingham (GBR)
1997
JT
54.66-Jul 12, 1997
↑
Birmingham (GBR)
1992
JT
50.22-Sep 18, 1992
↑
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1992
JavelinThr
50.22-Sep 18, 1992
↓
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)

2005

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
46.71-May 1Mansfield

2004

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
45.26-Jul 14Cosford

2003

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
50.72-Aug 16Bedford BAL Plate Final, Bedford
JT
47.69-Jul 19Derby Golden Jubilee Cup Semi-Final, Derby
JT
46.07-Jul 16Tidworth
JT
51.15-Jul 13Derby
JT
46.01-Jul 6Blackpool

2002

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
48.62-Aug 25Cudworth N.o.E. Inter Club Cup, Cudworth
JT
50.28-Jul 29Manchester Commonwealth Games
JT
49.11-Jul 17Portsmouth
JT
56.34-Jul 14AAA Championships
JT
49.19-Jul 6Varaždin Ašli Kožar Memorial, Varaždin
JT
55.02-Jun 15Manchester Commonwealth Games Trials, Manchester
JT
55.59-May 18Loughborough Acqa Pura International, Loughborough
JT
50.91-May 11Nottingham

2001

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
51.14-Aug 11Ashford GBR-FRA, Ashford
JT
47.95-Aug 5Eton Div. IV, Eton
JT
53.03-Jul 18Bedford International Games, Bedford
JT
54.82-Jul 14AAA Championships
JT
50.71-Jul 4Cosford
JT
52.63-Jun 23European Cup, Weserstadion, Bremen
JT
55.59-May 19Halle Hallesche Werfertage, Halle
JT
55.30-May 13Derbyshire
JT
55.86-Apr 29Cosford

2000

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
54.74-Aug 19Bedford British League Gold/Jubilee Cup Final, Bedford
JT
57.75-Aug 12AAA Championships, Birmingham
JT
57.31-Aug 6Derby
JT
51.58-Jul 22Budapest MAL Cup, Budapest
JT
51.08-Jul 15European Cup, International Stadium, Gateshead
JT
58.54-Jul 5Aldershot
JT
54.23-Jun 18Karlstad
JT
58.07-Jun 4Bedford Aqua-Pura International, Bedford
JT
55.73-May 27Halle Hallesche Werfertage, Halle
JT
52.31-May 21Loughborough Aqua-Pura International Match, Loughborough
JT
55.30-May 13Nottingham
JT
54.62-Apr 16Cosford
JT
53.68-Mar 24Pretoria Engen GP, Pretoria
JT
53.41-Mar 18Pietersburg Engen Summer Series, Pietersburg

1999

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
51.53-Aug 28Ashford FRA-GBR, Ashford
JT
55.55-Jul 24AAA Championships
JT
59.50-Jul 14Cosford
JT
56.71-Jul 7Portsmouth
JT
55.89-May 23Loughborough
JT
53.48-May 14Halle Hallesche Werfertage, Halle
JT
53.88-May 2Nottingham

1998

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
57.82-Sep 19Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur
JavelinThr
53.17-Jul 25AAA Championships, Birmingham
JavelinThr
54.65-Jul 5Budapest IAAF Permit Meeting, Budapest
JavelinThr
54.66-May 24Bedford
JavelinThr
55.67-May 17Loughborough
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Honours

7

Manchester Commonwealth Games

Javelin Throw

2002
7

Manchester Commonwealth Games

Javelin Throw

2002
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AAA Championships

Javelin Throw

2001
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Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games

Javelin Throw (old)

1998
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Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games

Javelin Throw (old)

1998
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Karen Martin's Javelin Throw personal best?

Karen Martin's Javelin Throw personal best is 59.50, set on Jul 14, 1999 in Cosford (GBR), #258 on the all-time list.

Which events does Karen Martin compete in?

Karen Martin competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Karen Martin perform in 2005?

2005 season best: 46.71, set on May 1, 2005 in Mansfield (GBR).