Kerry Saxby-Junna
Kerry-Anne Saxby-Junna, born Kerry Saxby AM (born 2 June 1961) is a retired Australian race walker. She was born in Young, New South Wales[1] and grew up in Ballina, New South Wales.
She represented Australia 27 times in international competitions and set 32 world records or world bests. She won a 27 Australian Championships and 13 individual international medals.[2] She retired in 2001.[2]
Recognition
- Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Athlete of the Year in 1986/87, 1987/1988, 1989 and in 2005 was inducted into the AIS 'Best of the Best'.[3]
- Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 1992[4]
- Australian Sports Medal in 2000
- Centenary Medal in 2001
- Athletics Australia Hall of Fame in 2013 [5]
Achievements
References
- ↑ "Kerry Saxby-Junna". Sports Reference. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- 1 2 "Kerry Saxby". Australian Women's Register. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ↑ Australian Institute of Sport 'Best of the Best' </
- ↑ "Kerry Saxby". It's An Honour. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ↑ "Freeman, Markov & Saxby-Junna inducted to Athletics Australia Hall of Fame". Athletics Australia News, 5 April 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
External links
- Kerry Saxby-Junna profile at IAAF
- Athletics Australia Profile
| Records | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Olga Krishtop |
Women's 10 km Walk World Record Holder 4 May 1987 – 4 June 1995 |
Succeeded by Larisa Ramazanova |
| Preceded by Sally Pierson |
Women's 20 km Walk World Record Holder 13 May 1988 – 1 May 1995 |
Succeeded by Liu Hongyu |
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