Canadian high jumper (1927–2019)
Shirley Gordon Olafsson
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| Nationality | Canadian |
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| Born | (1927-04-10)10 April 1927
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
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| Died | 23 November 2019(2019-11-23) (aged 92)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
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| Sport | Athletics |
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| Event | High jump |
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Shirley Gordon Olafsson (born Shirley Gordon;[1] 10 April 1927 – 23 November 2019) was a Canadian athlete.[2] She competed in the women's high jump at the 1948 Summer Olympics tying for 11th place.[3][4]
Gordon was born with a deformed left foot. She walked with a limp and used crutches until she was 13. Unable to compete in team sports, she taught herself the high jump. She joined a track club after a friend who was invited insisted that they admit Shirley as well.[4] She married Herbert Olafsson, who was a member of the Canadian National Basketball team.[4]
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