Jackie McKernan
Jacqueline ("Jackie") McKernan (born 1 July 1965) is a retired Northern Irish discus thrower.
Her personal best throw is 60.72 metres, achieved in July 1993 in Buffalo. This is the Northern Irish record, and places her fifth on the British outdoor all-time list, behind Meg Ritchie, Venissa Head, Philippa Roles and Shelley Newman.[1]
Achievements
- All results regarding discus throw, unless stated otherwise
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  United Kingdom and  Northern Ireland
| ||||
| 1986 | Commonwealth Games | Edinburgh, Scotland | 8th | Shot put[2] |
| 1990 | Commonwealth Games | Auckland, New Zealand | 2nd | [3] |
| European Championships | Split, Yugoslavia | 16th | ||
| 1993 | Universiade | Buffalo, United States | 2nd | 60.72 m = PB |
| 1994 | Commonwealth Games | Victoria, Canada | 5th | [4] |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 20th | 58.88 m |
| 1998 | Commonwealth Games | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 5th | [5] |
| 2002 | Commonwealth Games | Manchester, United Kingdom | 10th | 50.45 m |
References
- ^ UK All-Time Lists: Women - Throws - GBR Athletics
- ^ 1986 Commonwealth Games, women's athletics results - Sporting Heroes
- ^ 1990 Commonwealth Games, women's athletics results - Sporting Heroes
- ^ 1994 Commonwealth Games, women's athletics results - Sporting Heroes
- ^ 1998 Commonwealth Games, women's athletics results - Sporting Heroes
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Categories:
- 1965 births
- Living people
- Discus throwers
- Athletes from Northern Ireland
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1988 Summer Olympics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1996 Summer Olympics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1990 Commonwealth Games
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1994 Commonwealth Games
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1998 Commonwealth Games
- Olympic athletes of Great Britain
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