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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  England
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 1982 Brisbane 1,500m

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

Athletics career

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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]

References

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