| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 August 1946 Kingston, Jamaica |
| Died | 8 June 2022 (aged 75) Kingston, Jamaica |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Jamaica |
| Sport | Paralympic swimming |
Sarah Newland-Martin OD (5 August 1946 – 8 June 2022) was a Jamaican Paralympic athlete and swimmer who competed at the 1980 Summer Paralympics where she won two gold medals and one silver medal in athletics and swimming.[1]
Newland-Martin died on 8 June 2022 in Kingston following a brief illness, Prime Minister Andrew Holness described Newland-Martin as "a national treasure and an exceptional Jamaican who contributed to the development of volunteerism, social work and the community of people living with disabilities" where she was an advocate and served as the national General Secretary for the YMCA for 36 years.[2][3]
- ^ "Sarah Newland - International Paralympic Committee". International Paralympic Committee. 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Jamaica loses another gem". Jamaica Observer. 9 June 2022.
- ^ "Prime Minister Holness Saddened at Passing of Sarah Newland Martin, OD". Office of the Prime Minister. 9 June 2022.