Diane Coates
British javelin thrower
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Diane Coates married name Seaman (25 June 1932 – 21 November 2021) was a British athlete who comepeted at the 1952 Summer Olympics.[2]
NationalityBritish (English)
Born25 June 1932
Oxford, England
Died21 November 2021 (aged 89)[1]
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 25 June 1932 Oxford, England |
| Died | 21 November 2021 (aged 89)[1] |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Javelin throw |
| Club | Oxford LAC |
Career
Coates became the national javelin champion after winning the British WAAA Championships title at the 1950 WAAA Championships[3][4] and successfully retained her title at the 1951 WAAA Championships[5] and 1952 WAAA Championships.[6][7]
Coates was selected to represent Great Britain in the women's javelin throw competition at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, where she finished 15th.[1]
Coates won another WAAA title at the 1955 WAAA Championships.[8]
