Judy Vernon


Judith Ann 'Judy' Vernon is a female English former 100 [metres hurdles|100 metres hurdler], who competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics.

Biography

Vernon, a member of Mitcham Athletic Club, finished second behind Sharon Colyear in the 200 metres hurdles event at the 1971 WAAA Championships.
At the 1972 Olympics Games in Munich, she represented Great Britain in the Athletics at the 1972 Summer [Olympics – Women's 100 metres hurdles|women's 100 metres hurdles] and in the 4 × 100 metres relay team which finished in 7th place in the final.
Vernon became the List of [British champions in sprint hurdles|British 100 metres hurdles champion] after winning the British WAAA Championships title at the 1973 WAAA Championships.
She represented England and won a gold medal in the 100 metres hurdles at the 1974 Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand.