Valerie Young

Valerie Young

MedalSport | Women's Athletics MedalCountry | NZL MedalCompetition|Commonwealth Games MedalGold| 1962 Perth|Shot put MedalGold| 1966 Kingston|Shot put MedalSilver| 1974 Christchurch|Shot put

Valerie Young formerly Valerie Sloper, (born 10 August, 1937 in Ashburton) is a retired athlete from New Zealand, who won 7 medals in the Shot Put and Discus events at the Commonwealth Games.

She competed at the 1958, 1962, 1966 and 1974 Commonwealth Games where she won her medals. She also competed in the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympic Games, and went to the 1976 and 1984 games as an official (chaperone).

She has won the most gold medals (5) of any New Zealand competitor at the Commonwealth Games.

External links

* [http://www.olympic.org.nz/Athletes/AthleteProfile.aspx?Print=&ContactID=1012&id=3774 New Zealand Olympic Committee website page]
* [http://www.sporting-heroes.net/athletics-heroes/displayhero.asp?HeroID=7018 Page with Photo at "Sporting Heroes"]


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