Paula Dunn, is an English former sprinter who competed in the 100 metres, 200 metres and 4 x 100 metres relay.
12 Facts About Paula Dunn
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Paula Dunn represented Great Britain in all three events at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul.
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Paula Dunn is a five-time Commonwealth Games medallist, including winning silver and bronze in the 100 metres.
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Paula Dunn then teamed up with Oakes, Kathy Cook and Joan Baptiste to win gold in the 4x100 metres relay.
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In 1987, Paula Dunn competed at the World Championships in Rome, reaching the semi-finals in the 100 metres.
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Between August 1986 and January 1990, Paula Dunn was unbeaten at 100 metres by another British woman.
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Paula Dunn competed at the 1991 and 1993 World Championships.
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Paula Dunn reached her peak in 1994, achieving her lifetime bests at that years Commonwealth Games in Victoria.
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Paula Dunn earned selection for the 1996 Olympic Games, but was forced to withdraw due to illness.
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Paula Dunn began working for UK Athletics in 2001 and was appointed Paralympic performance manager in 2009.
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Paula Dunn is the first female head coach appointed by UK Athletics.
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Paula Dunn was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 2019 New Year Honours for services to Athletics.