Claire Williams (athlete), the Glossary
Claire Williams (born 29 September 1987) is a Paralympian athlete from Wales competing mainly in category T12 throwing events.[1]
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18 relations: Athletics at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Women's discus throw, Bro Myrddin Welsh Comprehensive School, Carmarthen, Discus throw, Hammer throw, Jujutsu, Loughborough University, Paralympic Games, Sport of athletics, Track and field, Wales, 2004 Summer Paralympics, 2008 Summer Paralympics, 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships, 2012 IPC Athletics European Championships, 2012 IPC Athletics European Championships – Women's discus throw, 2012 Summer Olympics, 2012 Summer Paralympics.
- British female discus throwers
- People educated at Bro Myrddin Welsh Comprehensive School
- Sportspeople from Carmarthen
- Welsh Paralympic competitors
- Welsh female discus throwers
Athletics at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Women's discus throw
The Women's discus throw athletics events for the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place at the London Olympic Stadium from 31 August to 8 September.
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Bro Myrddin Welsh Comprehensive School
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin (Bro Myrddin Welsh Comprehensive school) is a Welsh-medium school in Carmarthenshire, Wales.
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Carmarthen
Carmarthen (Caerfyrddin, "Merlin's fort" or "Sea-town fort") is the county town of Carmarthenshire and a community in Wales, lying on the River Towy north of its estuary in Carmarthen Bay.
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Discus throw
The discus throw, also known as disc throw, is a track and field sport in which the participant athlete throws an oblate spheroid weight — called a discus — in an attempt to mark a farther distance than other competitors.
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Hammer throw
The hammer throw is one of the four throwing events in regular outdoor track and field competitions, along with the discus throw, shot put and javelin.
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Jujutsu
Jujutsu (柔術), also known as jiu-jitsu and ju-jitsu, is a family of Japanese martial arts and a system of close combat (unarmed or with a minor weapon) that can be used in a defensive or offensive manner to kill or subdue one or more weaponless or armed and armored opponents.
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Loughborough University
Loughborough University (abbreviated as Lough or Lboro for post-nominals) is a public research university in the market town of Loughborough, Leicestershire, England.
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Paralympic Games
The Paralympic Games or Paralympics, also known as the Games of the Paralympiad, is a periodic series of international multisport events involving athletes with a range of disabilities.
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Sport of athletics
Athletics is a group of sporting events that involves competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking.
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Track and field
Athletics (or track and field in the United States) is a sport that includes athletic contests based on running, jumping, and throwing skills.
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Wales
Wales (Cymru) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom.
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2004 Summer Paralympics
The 2004 Summer Paralympics (Θερινοί Παραολυμπιακοί Αγώνες 2004), the 12th Summer Paralympic Games, were a major international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities governed by the International Paralympic Committee, held in Athens, Greece from 17 to 28 September 2004.
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2008 Summer Paralympics
The 2008 Summer Paralympic Games, the 13th Summer Paralympic Games, took place in Beijing, China from September 6 to 17, 2008.
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2011 IPC Athletics World Championships
The 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships was held in Christchurch, New Zealand from January 21 to 30, 2011.
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2012 IPC Athletics European Championships
The 2012 IPC Athletics European Championships was a track and field competition for athletes with a disability open to International Paralympic Committee (IPC) affiliated countries within Europe.
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2012 IPC Athletics European Championships – Women's discus throw
The women's discus throw at the 2012 IPC Athletics European Championships was held at Stadskanaal Stadium from 24–28 July.
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2012 Summer Olympics
The 2012 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and also known as London 2012, were an international multi-sport event held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, England, United Kingdom.
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2012 Summer Paralympics
The 2012 Summer Paralympics, branded as the London 2012 Paralympic Games, were an international multi-sport parasports event held from 29 August to 9 September 2012 in London, England, United Kingdom.
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See also
British female discus throwers
- Adele Nicoll
- Barbara Joscelyne
- Beverley Jones
- Bevis Reid
- Brenda Bedford
- Claire Harvey
- Claire Williams (athlete)
- Divine Oladipo
- Dorothy Swinyard
- Eden Francis
- Elspeth Whyte
- Emma Merry
- Florence Birchenough
- Funmi Oduwaiye
- Gwen Buck
- Holly Neill
- Isabel Newstead
- Jade Lally
- Janet Thompson (athlete)
- Janette Picton
- Jo Butterfield
- Josie Pearson
- Julia Avis
- Karen Pugh
- Kathryn Farr
- Kirsty Law
- Lauryn Therin
- Lesley Mallin
- Louise Fawcett
- Lynda Whiteley
- Margaret Birtwistle
- Mark Weston (athlete)
- Maya Giri
- Meg Ritchie
- Philippa Roles
- Rebecca Chin
- Rosemary Payne
- Sabrina Fortune
- Shelley Newman
- Suzanne Allday
- Sylvia Needham
- Tracy Axten
- Venissa Head
People educated at Bro Myrddin Welsh Comprehensive School
- Aled Thomas
- Claire Williams (athlete)
- Euros Childs
- John Lawrence (musician)
- Ken Owens
- Matthew Stevens
- Rhys Priestland
- Richard James (musician)
- Stephen Jones (rugby union)
Sportspeople from Carmarthen
- Alan Wynne-Thomas
- Arwel Richards
- Bari Morgan
- Barrie Williams
- Claire Williams (athlete)
- Dave Newsham
- Emma Finucane
- Gareth Roberts (co-driver)
- Gethin Jones (footballer, born 1981)
- Hannah Dingley
- Joe Allen
- Kevin Aherne-Evans
- Manon Lloyd
- Matthew Stevens
- Rhian Griffiths
- Scott Davies (cyclist)
- Stuart Roberts (footballer, born 1980)
- Yanto Barker
Welsh Paralympic competitors
- Aled Davies (field athlete)
- Beverley Jones
- Chris Hallam
- Claire Williams (athlete)
- Emma Brown (powerlifter)
- Hollie Arnold
- James Munkley
- Jenny McLoughlin
- John Harris (wheelchair athlete)
- John McFall (athlete)
- Jordan Howe
- Kyron Duke
- Mark Colbourne
- Nathan Stephens
- Nicola Tustain
- Nyree Kindred
- Olivia Breen
- Rhys Jones (para-athlete)
- Sabrina Fortune
- Simon Richardson (Welsh cyclist)
- Stephen Morris (runner)
- Tanni Grey-Thompson
- Tracey Hinton
Welsh female discus throwers
- Adele Nicoll
- Beverley Jones
- Claire Williams (athlete)
- Philippa Roles
- Rebecca Chin
- Sabrina Fortune
- Venissa Head