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Theresa Sanderson
- Born
- Mar 14, 1956 (70 years old)
- Events
- Javelin Throw (700g)
Theresa Sanderson is a United Kingdom thrower, born on March 14, 1956. He competes primarily in the JavelinThr.
His personal bests include 73.58 in the JavelinThr. He has earned 5 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.
Personal best · Javelin Throw (700g)73.58
1997 season best58.30Jul 12, 1997
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 gold
Last competitionIAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, AthinaAug 7, 1997 · 57.84
As of Nov 14, 2026: Javelin Throw (700g) 73.58, 1997 season best 58.30 (Jul 12, 1997) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina, Aug 7, 1997, 57.84 · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 70 years old
Personal bests
DisciplineResultAll-time
JavelinThrEdinburgh 198373.58–
Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | JavelinThr | 58.30 | – | Jul 12, 1997 | – |
| 1996 | JavelinThr | 64.06 | – | Jul 12, 1996 | – |
| 1992 | JavelinThr | 64.66 | – | Jun 18, 1992 | – |
| 1991 | JavelinThr | 65.18 | – | Jun 29, 1991 | – |
| 1990 | JavelinThr | 60.66 | – | Aug 29, 1990 | Split European Championships |
| 1989 | JavelinThr | 61.34 | – | Jul 28, 1989 | – |
| 1988 | JavelinThr | 71.70 | – | Jul 16, 1988 | – |
| 1987 | JavelinThr | 67.86 | – | Sep 20, 1987 | – |