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Theresa Sanderson

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Theresa Sanderson

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Birth dateMar 14, 1956
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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.

Key facts
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
IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold
Age
70 years old

As of Sep 25, 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

PB

Personal bests

JavelinThr
73.58
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games1--1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1997
JavelinThr
58.30-Jul 12, 1997
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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
↓
-
1986
JavelinThr
69.80-Jul 31, 1986
↓
-
1985
JavelinThr
71.18-Jun 14, 1985
↓
-
1984
JavelinThr
69.56-Aug 6, 1984
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-
1983
JavelinThr
73.58-Jun 26, 1983
↓
-
1982
JavelinThr
66.00-Aug 28, 1982
↓
-
1981
JavelinThr
68.86-May 30, 1981
↓
-
1980
JavelinThr
69.70-Jun 5, 1980
↓
-
1979
JavelinThr
65.34-Jun 10, 1979
↓
-
1978
JavelinThr
64.00-Jul 2, 1978
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-
1977
JavelinThr
67.20-Jul 17, 1977
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-
1976
JavelinThr
57.18-Jul 23, 1976
↓
-
1974
JavelinThr
53.28-Sep 2, 1974
↓
Roma European Championships
1973
JavelinThr
39.18-Aug 25, 1973
↓
European Junior Championships

1997

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
57.84-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
JavelinThr
58.30-Jul 12AAA Championships, Birmingham

1996

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
59.66-Aug 25Sheffield McDonald's Games, Sheffield
JavelinThr
60.78-Aug 19Gateshead BUPA Challenge, Gateshead
JavelinThr
61.24-Aug 11London Performance Games, London
JavelinThr
58.86-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
JavelinThr
64.06-Jul 12London KP Games, London
JavelinThr
60.76-Jul 8Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
JavelinThr
62.88-Jun 16AAA Championships, Birmingham
JavelinThr
58.18-Jun 2European Cup, Estadio de la Comunidad, Madrid
JavelinThr
60.60-May 25Cardiff
JavelinThr
60.64-May 18Bedford

1992

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
61.86-Sep 26La Habana IAAF World Cup, Estadio Panamericano, La Habana
JavelinThr
62.94-Aug 19Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
JavelinThr
63.58-Aug 1The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
JavelinThr
60.70-Jul 31The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
JavelinThr
63.80-Jul 8Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
JavelinThr
64.66-Jun 18Budapest

1991

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
65.18-Jun 29European Cup Final A, Frankfurt

1990

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
57.56-Aug 30Split European Championships
JavelinThr
60.66-Aug 29Split European Championships
JavelinThr
59.58-Aug 11Miskolc

1989

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
59.72-Aug 6European Cup Final A, Gateshead
JavelinThr
61.34-Jul 28London
JavelinThr
60.92-Jun 23Birmingham Int. Match, Birmingham

1988

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
56.70-Sep 25The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
JavelinThr
69.06-Aug 28London
JavelinThr
60.98-Jul 29Edinburgh
JavelinThr
71.70-Jul 16Crawley
JavelinThr
68.38-Jun 24Birmingham
JavelinThr
68.10-Jun 19Portsmouth

1987

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
67.86-Sep 20Leicester
JavelinThr
65.24-Sep 13London
JavelinThr
67.54-Sep 6IAAF World Championships
JavelinThr
66.46-Sep 5IAAF World Championships
JavelinThr
65.74-Aug 22London
JavelinThr
62.76-Aug 14London
JavelinThr
66.10-Jul 26Gateshead

1986

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
69.80-Jul 31Edinburgh Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh
JavelinThr
68.50-Jul 1Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
JavelinThr
67.24-Jun 27Gateshead

1985

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
66.22-Aug 9Gateshead
JavelinThr
66.38-Jul 26Birmingham
JavelinThr
59.38-Jul 23Edinburgh
JavelinThr
65.22-Jul 20London Peugeot-Talbot Games, London
JavelinThr
63.36-Jul 13Budapest
JavelinThr
71.18-Jun 14Madrid

1984

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
69.56-Aug 6The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
JavelinThr
61.58-Aug 5The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
JavelinThr
67.92-Jul 21Potsdam Olympic Day, Potsdam
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Honours

🥇

AAA Championships

Javelin Throw (old)

1996
4

The XXV Olympic Games

Javelin Throw (old)

1992
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La Habana IAAF World Cup

Javelin Throw (old)

1992
4

IAAF World Championships

Javelin Throw (old)

1987
🥇

Edinburgh Commonwealth Games

Javelin Throw (old)

1986
🥇

The XXIII Olympic Games

Javelin Throw (old)

1984
4

IAAF World Championships

Javelin Throw (old)

1983
🥈

Praha European Championships

Javelin Throw (old)

1978
🥇

Edmonton Commonwealth Games

Javelin Throw (old)

1978
🥉

Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup

Javelin Throw (old)

1977
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Theresa Sanderson's Javelin Throw (700g) personal best?

Theresa Sanderson's Javelin Throw (700g) personal best is 73.58, set on Jun 26, 1983 in Edinburgh (GBR).

Which events does Theresa Sanderson compete in?

Theresa Sanderson competes in the Javelin Throw (700g).

How did Theresa Sanderson perform in 1997?

1997 season best: 58.30, set on Jul 12, 1997. Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina on Aug 7, 1997, 57.84.

How many medals has Theresa Sanderson won?

Theresa Sanderson has won 1 Olympic Games medal.