Elizabeth Sharman

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Elizabeth St Clare Sharman (born 8 August 1957, in Bolton),[1] sometimes known as Liz Sharman, is a former British slalom and sprint canoeist who competed from the late 1970s to the late 1980s. She won six medals at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships with two golds (K-1: 1983, 1987), three silvers (K-1: 1979; K-1 team: 1981, 1983) and a bronze (K-1 team: 1985).

Quick facts Medal record, Women's canoe slalom ...
Elizabeth Sharman
Medal record
Women's canoe slalom
Representing  Great Britain
World Championships
Gold medal – first place1983 MeranK-1
Gold medal – first place1987 Bourg St.-MauriceK-1
Silver medal – second place1979 JonquièreK-1
Silver medal – second place1981 BalaK-1 team
Silver medal – second place1983 MeranK-1 team
Bronze medal – third place1985 AugsburgK-1 team
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Sharman also competed in sprint canoeing in the K-2 500 m event at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, but was eliminated in the semifinals.

Sharman was awarded a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Queen Elizabeth II on 13 December 1989.

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