Angela King (javelin thrower)

King was a member of the Small Heath Harriers and specialised in the javelin throw.^[3]

In June 1970, King became the British javelin throw champion by virtue of being the highest placed British athlete at the 1970 WAAA Championships, finishing runner-up behind Ameli Koloska of West Germany.^[4][5][6]

King represented the England team^[7] at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland,^[8] where she competed in the 100 metres hurdles event, finishing just outside the medal rostrum in fourth place.^[9]

King studied at the University of Sheffield and set a university record of 44.92 metres at the 1971 British Universities Sports Federation Championships.^[10] In 1972 she finished runner-up behind Pru French at the 1972 WAAA Championships.^[11][12]