Valerie Young

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Valerie Young formerly Valerie Sloper, (born 10 August 1937 in Ashburton) is a retired athlete from New Zealand, who won medals in the Shot Put and Discus events in the Olympic and Commonwealth Games.

She competed in the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympic Games, and went to the 1976 and 1984 games as an official. She also commpeted in the 1958, 1962, 1966 and 1974 Commonwealth Games.

[edit] External links

• New Zealand Olympic Committee website page
• Page with Photo at Sporting Heroes