Joan Atkinson

Joan Helena Atkinson (born c.1943) is a former athlete from Northern Ireland, who represented Northern Ireland at the British Empire and Commmonwealth Games.

Education and early life Atkinson attended Methodist College Belfast

Atkinson then studied at Queen's University Belfast.

Career Atkinson was a member of the Short and Harland Athletics Club in Belfast and held Irish records over both 100 and 220 yards in 1961. She was also the British Universities champion.

Initially listed as a reserve for the British Empire and Commonwealth Games, she was one of three athletes to be added to the Northern Irish team in September 1962. She subsequently competed at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Australia, participating in the 100 and 220 yards events.