Brenda Jones (athlete)

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Brenda Jones
Lyudmila Shevtsova and Brenda Jones 1960.jpg
Lyudmila Shevtsova vs. Brenda Jones at the 1960 Olympics
Personal information
Born17 November 1936 (1936-11-17) (age 88)
Leongatha, Victoria, Australia
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight55 kg (121 lb)
Sport
SportMiddle-distance running
ClubGlenhuntly Athletics Club
Medal record
Representing Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Olympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1960 Rome 800 metres

Brenda Jones (later Carr, born 17 November 1936) is a retired Australian middle-distance runner. At the 1958 national championships she won the 440 yards and 880 yards races. In 1960 she was fifth in 440 yards and second in 880 yards. At the 1960 Olympics, she led the 800 m race, but in the last few metres lost to Lyudmila Shevtsova, who equalled her world record. [1] [2]

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