Jean Card
English high jumper
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Jean R. Card née Pearce (born 1 April 1936) is a female former athlete who competed for England.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 1 April 1936 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | high jump |
| Club | Croydon Harriers |
Biography
Pearce finished third behind Dorothy Tyler in the high jump event at the 1956 WAAA Championships.[1][2]
Pearce married Terence Card in late 1957 and competed under her married name thereafter.[3]
Card represented England[4] in the high jump at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales.[5][6]
Card finished third again in the high jump event at the 1959 WAAA Championships, this time behind Dutchwoman Nel Zwier.[7]
