Jane Ward (volleyball)

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Jane Ward
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Full nameJane Lois Ward
BornApril 30, 1932 (1932-04-30) (age 92)
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Medal record
Women's volleyball
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Pan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1967 Winnipeg Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1959 Chicago Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1963 São Paulo Team

Jane Lois Ward (born April 30, 1932) is an American former volleyball player. She played for the United States national team at the 1959 Pan American Games, the 1963 Pan American Games, the 1964 Summer Olympics, the 1967 Pan American Games, and the 1968 Summer Olympics. She was born in Buffalo, New York. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Jane Ward". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved April 25, 2016.