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1978 Edmonton | Javelin throw |
Laurie Kern (born 6 February 1957) is a Canadian female former track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw. She was a bronze medallist at the 1978 Commonwealth Games, [1] held in Canada, and the winner at the Liberty Bell Classic in 1980 (an event held as an alternative to the Olympics due to a boycott). [2] She was a three-time national javelin champion. [3]
Raised in Richmond, British Columbia, [4] she took part in javelin from a young age, breaking all club records at the local Kajaks track and field club. [5]
She twice represented Canada at the Pan American Games, finishing fourth at both the 1975 and 1979 events. [6] [7]
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
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1975 | Pan American Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 4th | 48.40 m |
1978 | Commonwealth Games | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | 3rd | 53.60 m |
1979 | Pan American Games | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 4th | 55.70 m |
1980 | Liberty Bell Classic | Philadelphia, United States | 1st | 57.42 m |