Joan Upton
British hurdler
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Joan Muriel Upton (16 December 1922 – 18 December 2016) was a British hurdler[1] who competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[2]
NationalityBritish (English)
Born16 December 1922
Brentford, London, England
Died18 December 2016 (aged 94)
Angmering, West Sussex, England
Height166 cm (5 ft 5 in)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 16 December 1922 Brentford, London, England |
| Died | 18 December 2016 (aged 94) Angmering, West Sussex, England |
| Height | 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 56 kg (123 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | 80 metres hurdles |
| Club | Spartan Ladies |
Biography
Upton became the national 400 metres champion after winning the British WAAA Championships title at the 1947 WAAA Championships.[3][4][5]
Upton finished second behind Maureen Gardner in the 80 metres hurdles event at the 1948 WAAA Championships.[6]
Shortly afterwards, at the 1948 Olympic Games in London, she represented Great Britain in the women's 80 metres hurdles competition.[7] Upton finished second again in the 80 metres hurdles event, this time behind Jean Desforges at the 1949 WAAA Championships.[8]
