Heather Warner

Heather Warner née Heather Lewis (born 25 October 1993) is a Welsh racewalker. In 2023, she became the British champion in the 5000 metres race walk.[1][2]

Heather Warner
née Heather Lewis
Personal information
NationalityBritish (Welsh)
Born (1993-10-25) 25 October 1993
Clerkenhill, Nr.Haverfordwest, Wales
Sport
SportTrack and Field
Event(s)5K walk, 10K walk, 20K walk
ClubPembrokeshire Harriers
Medal record
Representing  Wales
British Championships
Gold medal – first place2014 Manchester5000 walk
Gold medal – first place2023 Manchester5000 walk

Career

As Heather Lewis she represented Wales at the 2022 Commonwealth Games[3] in the 10,000 metres walk event, recording a personal best 45:09.19, in a fitth place finish.[4]

After getting married[5] she competed as Heather Warner and became the British champion after winning the 5,000 metres walk event at the 2023 British Athletics Championships, held in Manchester.[6] She had previously won the title at the 2014 British Athletics Championships under her maiden name.

References
  1. "Heather Warner, athlete profile". The Power of 10. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  2. "Heather Warner, athlete profile". World Athletics. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  3. "Heather Lewis". Birmingham 2022 Commmonwealth Games. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  4. "Women's 10,000m Race Walk". Birmingham 2022. 5 August 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
  5. "Top Pembrokeshire athlete sets sights on Paris Olympics, 2024". Western Telegraph. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  6. "5000 Metres Walk Women". UK Athletics. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
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