Joan Shepherd
British long jumper
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Joan Constance Evelyn Shepherd (5 May 1924 – 24 November 2012) was a British athlete who competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 5 May 1924 |
| Died | 24 November 2012 (aged 88)[1] |
| Height | 157 cm (5 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 47 kg (104 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Long jump |
| Club | Essex Ladies AC |
Biography
Shepherd finished third behind Winifred Jordan in the 200 metres event at the 1945 WAAA Championships[3][4] and second behind Kathleen Duffy at the 1947 WAAA Championships.[5][6][7][8]
Shepherd finally became the national long jump champion after winning the British WAAA Championships title at the 1948 WAAA Championships.[9]
Shortly afterwards, representing Great Britain at the 1948 Olympic Games in London, she competed in the women's long jump competition.[1]
