Emma Merry

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Emma Merry (born 2 July 1974) is a retired English discus thrower.

She finished seventh at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur.[1]

Her personal best throw was 57.75 metres, achieved in August 1999 in Wrexham. This places her ninth on the British outdoor all-time list, behind Meg Ritchie, Venissa Head, Philippa Roles, Shelley Newman, Jackie McKernan, Debbie Callaway, Tracy Axten and Rosemary Payne.[2]

Currently works as Head of P.E at Longslade Community College, Birstall, Leicester.

[edit] References

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