Karen Lewis-Archer (12 October 1974 – 14 December 2016) was a Scottish Paralympic athlete who competed internationally for Great Britain at international track and field competitions, she competed at the 2000 and 2004 Summer Paralympics. She was one of Scotland's best female wheelchair athletes when she competed and has won multiple World and European medals.[1][2][3]

Karen Lewis-Archer
Personal information
Born(1974-10-12)12 October 1974
Carluke, Scotland
Died14 December 2016(2016-12-14) (aged 42)
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Sport
Country Great Britain
SportParalympic athletics
DisabilitySpina bifida
Disability classT52
ClubRed Star Athletic Club, Glasgow
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  Great Britain
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1998 Birmingham 400m T52
Silver medal – second place 1998 Birmingham 800m T52
Bronze medal – third place 1998 Birmingham 1500m T52
Bronze medal – third place 2002 Lille 200m T52
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2003 Assen 400m T52
Silver medal – second place 2003 Assen 100m T52
Silver medal – second place 2003 Assen 200m T52

Lewis-Archer died on 14 December 2016 following health complications related to cancer.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Remembering Karen Lewis Archer". Scottish Disability Sport. 15 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Karen Lewis-Archer - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 17 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Karen Lewis - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 17 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Obituary - Karen Lewis-Archer, Paralympian and businesswoman". Herald Scotland. 21 January 2017.