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Bronwyn Eagles

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Bronwyn Eagles (born August 23, 1980) is an Australian Olympic athlete who competes in the hammer throw.

Eagles has won five Australian Championships in the women's hammer throw event. Her career highlights include a bronze medal at the World Championships and a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games[1].

The Commonwealth and Australian record-holder, with a best throw of 71.12m in 2001, she announced her retirement in 2006[2]

In 2008, Eagles resumed competition for the fun of it [3] and went on to win her fifth national title at the Australian Championships.

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  Australia
2001 World Championships Edmonton, Canada 3rd 68.87 m
2002 Commonwealth Games Manchester, United Kingdom 2nd 65.24 m
2003 World Championships Paris, France 15th 64.97 m
2004 Olympic Games Athens, Greece 32nd 64.09 m
2010 Oceania Championships Cairns, Australia 1st 62.99 m (CR)

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