Paula Berry

Paula Lynette Berry (born February 18, 1969, in John Day, Oregon) is a retired javelin thrower from the United States. She represented her native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics, finishing in 23rd place in the final rankings. She set her personal best (61.60 metres) on May 23, 1991, in Eugene, Oregon with the old javelin type.[1][2] Inducted later at the University of Oregon's Athletic "Hall of Fame", she currently coaches track at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania.

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing the  United States
1988 World Junior Championships Sudbury, Ontario, Canada 18th (q) 45.16 m
1991 Universiade Sheffield, United Kingdom 3rd 58.28 m
1992 Olympic Games Barcelona, Spain 23rd (q) 49.00 m
1995 Pan American Games Mar del Plata, Argentina 5th 54.08 m

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