Louise Butterworth (born 22 February 1985) is an English pole vaulter from Paignton, Devon. She currently competes for Birchfield Harriers and has represented Great Britain.
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Her personal best jump is 4.21 metres, achieved in June 2008 in Poland.[1]
Butterworth attended Churston Grammar School,[1] before studying at UWIC.[2] She made her Great Britain debut in the SPAR European Cup in France.[1]
In March 2009 she was chosen as the first member of a new funding initiative in Torbay, Devon, with the aim of helping a local talent reach the 2012 Olympics.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Bay's fund for 2012 hopefuls". Herald Express. 5 March 2009. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 5 March 2009.
- ^ "Athletics:Louise in pole position on her return to UWIC". Wales Online. 14 January 2009. Retrieved 5 March 2009.
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