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Name
  
Kerry Saxby-Junna


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Education
  
Australian Institute of Sport

Kerry-Anne Saxby-Junna, born Kerry Saxby AM (born 2 June 1961) is a retired Australian race walker. She was born in Young, New South Wales and grew up in Ballina, New South Wales.

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She represented Australia 27 times in international competitions and set 32 world records or world bests. She won a 27 Australian Championships and 13 individual international medals. She retired in 2001.

Recognition

  • Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Athlete of the Year in 1986/87, 1987/1988, 1989 and in 2005 was inducted into the AIS 'Best of the Best'.
  • Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 1992
  • Australian Sports Medal in 2000
  • Centenary Medal in 2001
  • Athletics Australia Hall of Fame in 2013

    • References

    Kerry Saxby-Junna Wikipedia
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