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Jill Kennedy

b. 1901

Paralympic athlete of the United States

Athletics competitor Powerlifter
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About Jill Kennedy

Born 1901. Jill Kennedy was an American athletics competitor and powerlifter.

Jill Kennedy is a Paralympian athlete from United States competing mainly in category F40 throws events.

Kennedy has competed in three Paralympics across two sports. Her first appearance was in Sydney in 2000 where she competed in the women's up to 40 kg powerlifting. Four years later, in Athens, she successfully transitioned to the throwing events where she won two bronze medals in the F40 discus and javelin and competed in the shot put. In the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, she again competed in the shot put and discus but failed to medal in either.

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Important facts

Born
1901
Birth century
Nationality

Frequently asked questions

Who was Jill Kennedy?

Paralympic athlete of the United States

When was Jill Kennedy born?

Jill Kennedy was born in 1901.

What was Jill Kennedy's occupation?

Jill Kennedy was an athletics competitor and powerlifter.

What nationality was Jill Kennedy?

Jill Kennedy was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jill Kennedy

· Wikidata: Q6192903

· DBpedia: Jill Kennedy

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