Lizette Etsebeth
South African discus thrower
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Lizette Etsebeth-Schoeman (born 3 May 1963) is a South African former track and field athlete who competed in the discus throw.[1]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's athletics | ||
Representing  South Africa | ||
| Commonwealth Games | ||
 | 1994 Victoria | Discus throw |
| African Championships | ||
 | 1992 Belle Vue | Discus throw |
| 1993 Durban | Discus throw |
She was a two-time African champion, taking back-to-back titles at the African Championships in Athletics in 1992 and 1993. This made her South Africa's first female throws champion at the event.[2] She also claimed a bronze at the 1994 Commonwealth Games and represented Africa at the 1994 IAAF World Cup.[3][4][5]
She was a three-time winner at the South African Athletics Championships, taking consecutive discus titles from 1993 to 1995.[6]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | African Championships | Belle Vue Maurel, Mauritius | 1st | Discus throw | 54.84 m CR |
| 1993 | African Championships | Durban, South Africa | 1st | Discus throw | 54.16 m |
| 1994 | Commonwealth Games | Victoria, Canada | 3rd | Discus throw | 55.74 m |
| IAAF World Cup | London, United Kingdom | 8th | Discus throw | 51.54 m |
National titles
- South African Athletics Championships
- Discus throw: 1993, 1994, 1995