Julia Avis
English discus thrower
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Julia Mary Avis (born 2 February 1963) is a female former track and field athlete who competed for England in the discus throw.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 2 February 1963 Hendon, Middlesex |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | discus throw |
| Club | Barnet Ladies |
Biography
Avis a member of Barnet Ladies, finished third behind Lynda Whiteley in the discus throw event at the 1983 WAAA Championships.[2][3]
Avis became the British discus throw champion after winning the British WAAA Championships title at the 1985 WAAA Championships.[4] In addition she also won the 1985 UK Athletics Championships title.[5]
Avis represented England in the discus event, at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland.[6][7][8]
