Patricia Walsh (athlete)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Irish |
| Born | 16 March 1960 |
| Height | 167 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Discus throw |
| Club | Tennessee Volunteers |
Patricia Margaret Walsh (born 16 March 1960) is a former Irish athlete, who competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics.[1]
Biography
Walsh finished second behind Janet Thompson in the discus throw event at the 1978 WAAA Championships[2][3] and subsequently finished second again to Thompson at the 1979 WAAA Championships.[4] Another second place ensued at the 1983 WAAA Championships but this time behind Lynda Whiteley.[5]
Walsh competed in the discus eventat the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.[6]
References
- ^ "Profile". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020.
- ^ "Teacher Chris Hands Out A Lesson". Sunday Express. 20 August 1978. Retrieved 13 March 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
- ^ "Athletics Results". Sunday Express. 29 July 1979. Retrieved 14 March 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "AAA Championships (women)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
- ^ "Biographical Information". Olympedia. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
Patricia Walsh at World Athletics