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

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

  1. ^ UK All-Time Lists: Women - Throws - GBR Athletics
  2. ^ 1986 Commonwealth Games, women's athletics results - Sporting Heroes
  3. ^ 1990 Commonwealth Games, women's athletics results - Sporting Heroes
  4. ^ 1994 Commonwealth Games, women's athletics results - Sporting Heroes
  5. ^ 1998 Commonwealth Games, women's athletics results - Sporting Heroes