Sandra Dawson (runner)

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Sandra Joan Dawson (born 2 November 1970) is an Australian former middle-distance runner who competed mainly in the 800 metres. She won the Australian Championships 800m title in 1994 and 1995, [1] and reached the 800m final at the 1994 Commonwealth Games. [2]

International competitions

YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
Representing Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia / Oceania
1992 World Cup Havana, Cuba6th800 m 2:04.73
1994 Commonwealth Games Victoria, Canada8th800 m 2:04.41
1997 Universiade Catania, Italy10th (sf)800 m2:04.34
(sf) Indicates overall position in semifinal round

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References

  1. "Australian Championships (Women)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
  2. "Sandra Joan Dawson". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 11 April 2018.