Kirsten Hellier

Kirsten Hellier
Hellier in 2018
Personal information
Birth nameKirsten Louise Smith
Born (1969-10-06) 6 October 1969 (age 55)
Tokoroa, New Zealand
RelativeLionel Smith (father)
Medal record
Women's Athletics
Representing  New Zealand
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 1994 Victoria Javelin throw

Kirsten Louise Hellier ONZM (née Smith; born 6 October 1969 in Tokoroa) is a former javelin thrower, who represented New Zealand at the Commonwealth and the Olympic Games. She set her personal best (62.52 metres) in 1994 with the old javelin type. Hellier was the coach of World Champion shot putter Valerie Adams from 1998 until 2010.[1]

  1. ^ Hinton, Marc (28 March 2010). "Olympic champion Valerie Vili drops coach". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 13 October 2011.