McPaul, Louise (1969–)
McPaul, Louise (1969–)
Australian javelin thrower. Name variations: Louise McPaul-Currey. Born Jan 24, 1969, in Port Kembla, Australia.
Placed 6th at World championships (1991); won Commonwealth Games (1994, 1998); won a silver medal at Atlanta Olympics (1996).
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