Karen Martin
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"Karen Martin" is a retired England/English javelin thrower.

Her personal best throw is 59.50 metres, achieved in July 1999 in Cosford, Shropshire/Cosford. This places her third on the British outdoor all-time list, behind Kelly Morgan (athlete)/Kelly Morgan and Goldie Sayers.

She attended Littleover Community School in Derby.

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