Lesley Brannan
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (Welsh) |
| Born | 13 September 1976 Connah's Quay, Flintshire, Wales |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | hammer throw |
| Club | Wrexham AC |
Lesley Brannan (born 13 September 1976) is a Welsh hammer thrower.
Biography
Brannan was born in Connah's Quay, Flintshire. She represented Wales at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester.[1]
Her personal best throw is 63.05 metres, achieved in February 2006 in Manchester, which placed her sixth on the British outdoor all-time list at the time, behind Lorraine Shaw, Shirley Webb, Zoe Derham, Lyn Sprules and Liz Pidgeon.[2] The same year, Brannan finished third behind Eileen O'Keeffe in the hammer throw event at the 2006 AAA Championships.[3][4]
Brannan participated in a second Commonwealth Games when she represented the 2006 Welsh team at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.[5]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Wales | ||||
| 2002 | Commonwealth Games | Manchester, England | 14th (q) | 55.90 m |
| 2006 | Commonwealth Games | Melbourne, Australia | 8th | 61.55 m |
References
- ^ "Manchester 2002 Team". Team England. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ UK All-Time Lists: Women – Throws – GBR Athletics
- ^ "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ "AAA Championships (women)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ "Melbourne 2006 Team". Team England. Retrieved 6 April 2025.