Heather Regina Oakes is a female English former sprinter who competed mainly in the 100 metres.
11 Facts About Heather Oakes
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Heather Oakes won a silver medal in the 60m at the 1985 World Indoor Games, and a gold medal in the 100m at the 1986 Commonwealth Games.
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Heather Oakes was a member of the Haringey Athletic Club.
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Heather Oakes won a bronze medal in the sprint relay.
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Heather Oakes placed eighth in the 100 m final in 11.34 secs.
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In 1982, now competing as Heather Oakes, she finished seventh in the 100 metres final at the Commonwealth Games in 11.39.
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Heather Oakes had a fine indoor season in 1985, winning medals at both the World Indoor Games and the European Indoor Championships.
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Heather Oakes became Commonwealth 100 m champion in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1986.
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Heather Oakes won in a lifetime best time of 11.20 secs.
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Heather Oakes later teamed up with Dunn, Kathy Cook and Joan Baptiste, to win the gold medal in the sprint relay.
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Heather Oakes is married to fellow Olympic bronze medallist Gary Oakes.