Nancy Voorhees

Nancy Voorhees (January 4, 1906 – June 1988) was an American high jumper. She won a gold medal at the 1922 Women's World Games, setting the first world record at 1.46 m. Her elder sister Louise competed alongside in the high jump at those Games. Nancy married C. Redington Barrett in 1930.^[1]

Born4 January 1906^[1]

New York, United States^[1]

DiedJune 1988 (aged 82)^[1]

SportAthletics

Event

High jump

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Nancy Voorhees

Voorhees at the 1922 Women's World Games
Personal information
Born	4 January 1906[1] New York, United States[1]
Died	June 1988 (aged 82)[1]
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event	High jump
Achievements and titles
Personal best	HJ – 1.46 m (1922)
Medal record Representing the  United States Women's World Games 1922 Paris High jump

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