| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Games | ||
 | 2006 Melbourne | 20km walk |
Cheryl Webb (born 3 October 1976 in Penrith, New South Wales), is an Australian race walker. Webb won the bronze medal in the 20 km race at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. [1] She is self coached since 2004.
Webb made her international debut in 2004. She finished 38th in the 20 km race at the 2004 Summer Olympics and 21st in the same event at the 2005 World Championships in Athletics.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
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Representing  Australia | ||||
| 2005 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 21st | 20 km |
| 2009 | World Championships | Berlin, Germany | disqualified | 20 km |
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