About Roberta Brown
Lived 1947 – 1981 (aged 34). Roberta Brown was an American athlete and athletics competitor.
Roberta Brown (April 12, 1947 – August 4, 1981) was an American athlete. She competed in the women's javelin throw at the 1972 Summer Olympics. A commercial pilot, she was killed in a plane crash in 1981.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roberta Brown?
American athlete
When was Roberta Brown born?
Roberta Brown was born on 12 April 1947 in Seattle.
When did Roberta Brown die?
Roberta Brown died on 4 August 1981 in Dillingham.
What was Roberta Brown's occupation?
Roberta Brown was an athlete and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Roberta Brown?
Roberta Brown was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Roberta Brown (javelin thrower)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roberta Brown. https://biography.guide/roberta-brown-athlete/
MLA: "Roberta Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roberta-brown-athlete/.
Chicago: "Roberta Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roberta-brown-athlete/.
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