Zara Northover (born 26 May 1985) is a British former track and field athlete who specialised in the shot put. She represented Great Britain at the 2012 London Olympic Games and held the British indoor shot put record for several years.
Career Northover emerged as a prominent British shot putter in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Competing for her country on numerous occasions, she was a consistent presence at national and international championships, establishing herself as one of Britain's top athletes in her discipline.
Major International Competitions
- Olympic Games: Northover made her Olympic debut at the 2012 London Games, where she competed in the women's shot put event.
- Commonwealth Games: She represented England at two Commonwealth Games, participating in the 2010 Delhi Games and the 2014 Glasgow Games.
- European Championships: Northover also competed at the European Athletics Championships, facing top European talent.
National Achievements and Records Northover was a multiple medalist at the British Athletics Championships (both indoor and outdoor) throughout her career. A significant achievement was setting the British indoor shot put record with a throw of 17.65 meters, which she achieved in 2010. This mark stood as the national indoor record for a considerable period.
References
- British Athletics official records and archives.
- International Olympic Committee (IOC) athlete profiles.
- Commonwealth Games Federation athlete profiles.