Laura Douglas

Laura Douglas (born 4 January 1983 in Wrexham) is a Welsh hammer thrower.

Her personal best throw is 64.74 metres, achieved in August 2010 in Hendon. This places her seventh on the British outdoor all-time list, behind Lorraine Shaw, Shirley Webb, Zoe Derham, Carys Parry, Sophie Hitchon and Sarah Holt. Douglas is also ranked second all-time amongst Welsh throwers, behind Parry.[1] She will represent Wales at the Commonwealth Games for a third consecutive time in 2010.

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  United Kingdom and  Wales
2002 Commonwealth Games Manchester, England 19th (q) 50.12 m
2006 Commonwealth Games Melbourne, Australia 9th 60.35 m

References

  1. ^ [1] - Power of 10