Lee McConnell
Lee McConnell in Osaka 2007
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| Personal information | |
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| Born |
9 October 1978 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 64 kg (141 lb) |
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| Country |
 Great Britain Scotland
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| Club | Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers |
| Turned pro | 2000 |
| Retired | 2014 |
| Achievements and titles | |
| World finals | 2003 – 7th |
| Highest world ranking | 8th (2002) |
| Personal best(s) |
100 m 11.67 (2009) 200 m 23.16 (2008) 400 m 50.82 (2002) 400 m h 55.25 (2006) HJ 1.88 m (2000) |
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Medal record
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Lee McConnell (born 9 October 1978) is a retired Scottish athlete, who competed in the 400 metres and 400 metres hurdles having started her career as a high jumper. She is a three-time Olympian having competed for Great Britain at the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics, and is a 10-time medalist at major championships. She was voted Scottish Athlete of the Year in 2002, 2003 and 2007.
McConnell is a two-time World Championship bronze medallist in the 4 x 400 metres relay; in 2005 and 2007, with the latter team setting the British record of 3:20.04. Her individual honours include winning a 2002 Commonwealth silver at 400 metres, 2002 European Championship bronze at 400 metres, and 2006 Commonwealth bronze at 400 metres hurdles.
Lee McConnell attended Holyrood R.C. Secondary School in Glasgow before graduating from Loughborough University in 2000 with a degree in Sports Science.
Originally a high jumper (becoming Scottish champion in 1998, 1999 and 2000), before turning to the 400 m and then the 400 metres hurdles (winning Commonwealth Bronze in a PB time).
She was the Scottish 200 metres champion in 2002, and 2005. She also won the 400 m in 2001, and the 400 m at the AAA Championships in 2002.
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