Roberta Brown (javelin thrower)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | April 12, 1947 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | August 4, 1981 (aged 34) Dillingham, Alaska, U.S. |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Javelin throw |
Roberta Brown (April 12, 1947 – August 4, 1981) was an American athlete. She competed in the women's javelin throw at the 1972 Summer Olympics.[1] A commercial pilot, she was killed in a plane crash in 1981.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Roberta Brown Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
- ^ "Roberta Brown". Olympedia. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
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