Gillian Dainty

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Gillian Dainty
Personal information
NationalityEnglish
Born (1958-11-24) 24 November 1958 (age 65)
Birmingham
Sport
SportAthletics
ClubBirchfield Harriers
Medal record
Athletics
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1982 Brisbane 1,500m

Gillian Dainty (married name Green) (born 1958), is a female former athlete who competed for England.

Athletics career

Dainty was a three times National champion after winning the 1980, 1981 and 1983 AAA National Championships in the 1,500 metres. [1]

She represented England and won a silver medal in the 1,500 metres, at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. [2] Four years later she represented England in the 1,500 metres event again, at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland. [3] [4]

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References

  1. "WAAA and National Championships Medallists". NUTS.
  2. "1982 Athletes". Team England.
  3. "1986 Athletes". Team England.
  4. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.