Helen Miles
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Helen Louise Miles (born 2 March 1967) is a Welsh former sprinter who competed mainly in the 100 metres. She represented Great Britain at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul. In 1985, she won a European Junior bronze medal in the 100 metres.
Biography
Miles was born in Bridgend, Wales. She first came to prominence at the 1985 European Junior Championships in Cottbus, where she won two bronze medals, in the 100 metres, running 11.63 secs and the 4 × 100 m relay.
In 1986, she represented Wales at the Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, winning a bronze medal in the sprint relay, her teammates were Sian Morris, Sallyanne Short and Carmen Smart.
In 1988, Miles earned Olympic selection in the 100 metres. In Seoul, she was eliminated in the heats running 11.88, after sustaining an injury.[citation needed]
In 2024, Miles and her bronze medal teammates were inducted into the Welsh Athletics Hall of Fame.
Achievements
- 5 Times Welsh 100 metres Champion (1984,88,90,91,93)
- 3 Times Welsh 200 metres Champion (1984,91,93)
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Great Britain / Wales | |||||
| 1985 | European Junior Championships | Cottbus, East Germany | 3rd | 100 m | 11.63 |
| 3rd | 4 × 100 m | 44.78 | |||
| 1986 | Commonwealth Games | Edinburgh, Scotland | heats | 100 m | 11.63 |
| 3rd | 4 × 100 m | 45.37 | |||
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | heats | 100 m | 11.83 |