Denise Thiémard
{{short description|Swiss javelin thrower}}
Denise Thiémard (born 24 March 1960 in Orsonnens) is a retired Swiss javelin thrower. Her personal best throw was 64.04 metres with the old javelin type, achieved in July 1987 in Oslo.[http://hem.bredband.net/athletics/atb-d32.htm World women's all-time best javelin (old type) - last updated 2001]
She finished twelfth at the 1986 European Championships and ninth at the 1988 Olympic Games. She became Swiss champion in 1983 and the years 1985-1992.[http://www.gbrathletics.com/nc/sui.htm Swiss championships] - GBR Athletics
Representing the Nebraska Cornhuskers track and field team, Thiémard won the 1983 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the javelin.{{Cite web |last=Athletics |first=Nebraska |date=2023-06-09 |title=Two Huskers win gold at NCAA Outdoor Championships |url=https://www.1011now.com/2023/06/09/two-huskers-win-gold-ncaa-outdoor-championships/ |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=1011now.com |language=en}}
Achievements
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1988
|9th |58.54 m |
References
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Category:Swiss female javelin throwers
Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 1988 Summer Olympics
Category:Olympic athletes for Switzerland
Category:Sportspeople from the canton of Fribourg
Category:NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships winners
Category:Nebraska Cornhuskers women's track and field athletes
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