Glen Smith (athlete)
Glen Smith (born 21 May 1972) is an English discus thrower. He was a two-time competitor at the World Championships in Athletics (1997 and 1999).
His personal best throw is 65.11 metres, achieved in July 1999 in Barking. This places him third among English discus throwers, behind Perriss Wilkins and Richard Slaney.[1]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Great Britain and  England | ||||
| 1990 | World Junior Championships | Plovdiv, Bulgaria | 17th (q) | 47.68 m |
| 1992 | World Cup | Havana, Cuba | 8th | 53.76 m |
| 1994 | Commonwealth Games | Victoria, Canada | 6th | 55.84 m |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 36th (q) | 54.88 m |
| 1998 | Commonwealth Games | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 4th | 60.49 m |
| European Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 15th (q) | 58.97 m | |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 38th (q) | 56.22 m |
| 2002 | Commonwealth Games | Manchester, United Kingdom | 5th | 57.52 m |
References
- Glen Smith profile at IAAF
- ↑ UK All-Time Lists: Men - Throws - GBR Athletics
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