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Canadian javelin thrower (born 1957)
Laurie Kern
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  Canada
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 1978 Edmonton Javelin throw

Laurie Kern (born 6 February 1957) is a Canadian female former track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw. She was a bronze medallist at the 1978 Commonwealth Games, held in Canada, and the winner at the Liberty Bell Classic in 1980 (an event held as an alternative to the Olympics due to a boycott). She was a three-time national javelin champion.

Raised in Richmond, British Columbia, she took part in javelin from a young age, breaking all club records at the local Kajaks track and field club.

She twice represented Canada at the Pan American Games, finishing fourth at both the 1975 and 1979 events.

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
1975 Pan American Games Mexico City, Mexico 4th 48.40 m
1978 Commonwealth Games Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 3rd 53.60 m
1979 Pan American Games San Juan, Puerto Rico 4th 55.70 m
1980 Liberty Bell Classic Philadelphia, United States 1st 57.42 m

National titles

References

  1. Laurie Kern Archived 2017-12-09 at the Wayback Machine. Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved on 2016-04-10.
  2. Olympic Boycott Games. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-04-10.
  3. ^ Canadian Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-04-10.
  4. Corazza, Brill Sparkle in International Track. The Montreal Gazette (1980-07-14). Retrieved on 2016-04-10.
  5. KAJAKS WOMEN'S CLUB RECORDS. Kajaks. Retrieved on 2016-04-10.
  6. VII Pan American Game, Mexico City 1975 Women, Field. Track and Field Brinkster. Retrieved on 2016-04-10.
  7. VIII Pan American Game, San Juan 1979 Women, Field. Track and Field Brinkster. Retrieved on 2016-04-10.
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