Background
She was born in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Sara Holt
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Education
Sarah attended Whitcliffe Mount School in Cleckheaton.
Career
Sarah has represented Great Britain Athletics Team consistently since 2006. She began athletics at the age of 12, competing for Spenborough and District Athletics Club. She then went on to compete for Sale Harriers Manchester, her current club
Her academics continued at Loughborough University where she gained a Bachelor of Science in Geography and Sport science (2:1).
Junior career
Sarah began athletics at the age of 12 where she broke the United Kingdom age 12 national record, throwing 22.40m. Her training at this age was sporadic as she enjoyed participating in other sports and athletic events.
In 2001/2, Sarah was selected to represent England Schools, and was coached by Michael Morley. Sarah represented Great Britain U20 team in 2006, competing at the World Junior Championships (Beijing).
In the under 23 age group Sarah topped the British ranking for three years. and broke the British under 23 national record.
In 2009 she threw 62.55m to gain a bronze medal in at the European under 23 Championships (Kaunas, Lithuania). Sarah was also selected as team captain for these championships. Her coach at the time was John Pearson.
Senior career
Sarah was first selected to represent the British senior team in 2010 at the European Team’s Championships in Bergen, Norway.
She has continued her development and was a part of the European Championships team in Helsinki, Finland 2012. Her current coach is Robert Weir. who she has spent time training with in Eugene, Oregon, United States.
Sarah has improved her personal best every year since 1999.
Achievements
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Highlights include European U23 bronze medallist (2009), Double England Champion (2011, 2012) and Commonwealth Games representative (2010). Where she had academic success, achieving straight A grades at A-Level (geography, psychology, physical education). She had success at the English Schools Championships, achieving bronze, silver and gold medals (2003–2005). In addition, Sarah represented England at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.
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Died
2012 (aged 24)