Schmidt, Kathryn (1953–)

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Schmidt, Kathryn (1953–)

American track-and-field athlete. Name variations: Kate Schmidt. Born Dec 29, 1953, in Long Beach, CA; attended California State University at Long Beach and UCLA.

Won a bronze medal at Munich Olympics (1972) and a bronze medal at Montreal Olympics (1976), both in javelin throw; broke 9 US records and 1 World record, raising the javelin record from 198-8 to 227-5 (1972–77); won 7 national titles; was AIAW javelin champion (1975).

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