Helen Miles Explained

Helen Louise Miles (born 2 March 1967) is a Welsh former sprinter who competed mainly in the 100 metres. She represented Great Britain at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul. In 1985, she won a European Junior bronze medal in the 100 metres.

Career

Miles was born in Bridgend, Wales.[1] She first came to prominence at the 1985 European Junior Championships in Cottbus, where she won two bronze medals, in the 100 metres, running 11.63 secs and the 4 × 100 m relay.[2]

In 1986, she represented Wales at the Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, winning a bronze medal in the sprint relay, her teammates were Sian Lewis, Sallyanne Short and Carmen Smart.

In 1988, Miles earned Olympic selection in the 100 metres. In Seoul, she was eliminated in the heats running 11.88,[3] after sustaining an injury.

Achievements

Representing /
1985European Junior ChampionshipsCottbus, East Germany3rd100 m11.63
3rd4 × 100 m44.78
1986Commonwealth GamesEdinburgh, Scotlandheats100 m11.63
3rd4 × 100 m45.37
1988Olympic GamesSeoul, South Koreaheats100 m11.83

Notes and References

  1. https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/mi/helen-miles-1.html Helen Miles
  2. Web site: Archived copy . 2014-01-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130831131042/http://www.wjah.co.uk/wojc/EUJC/EUJC1985.html . 2013-08-31 . dead .
  3. http://www.todor66.com/olim/1988/Athletics/Women_100m.html todor66 retrieved 22nd Jan 2014