About Carol Martin
Born 1948. Carol Martin is a Canadian athlete, athletics competitor, discus thrower, shot putter and javelin thrower, known for Athletics at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.
Carol Lynne Martin (born April 19, 1948) is a former track-and-field athlete in discus, shot put and javelin.
Biography Martin represented Canada at the Commonwealth Games in 1966, 1970 and 1974, on each occasion winning the bronze medal for women's discus throw.
Martin trained at the Don Mills Track Club in Toronto, Ontario, where she was coached by Lloyd Percival, an early adopter of interval training and massage.
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Who is Carol Martin?
Canadian athlete
When was Carol Martin born?
Carol Martin was born in 1948.
What is Carol Martin's occupation?
Carol Martin is an athlete, athletics competitor, discus thrower, shot putter and javelin thrower.
What is Carol Martin known for?
Carol Martin is known for Athletics at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.
What nationality is Carol Martin?
Carol Martin is Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Carol Martin (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carol Martin. https://biography.guide/carol-martin-athlete/
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Chicago: "Carol Martin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/carol-martin-athlete/.
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