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Nov 06, 1909 KwaZulu Natal, South Africa Died on 15 Jun 1993 (aged 83)
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About Marjorie Clark
- Marjorie Rees Clark (later Smith, 6 November 1909 – 15 June 1993) was a South African former track and field athlete, who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and in the 1932 Summer Olympics.
- She was born in Bulwer, KwaZulu-Natal and competed for the Albion Ladies Athletic Club.In 1928 Clark finished fifth in the Olympic high jump event.
- She also participated in the 100 m competition, but was eliminated in the semi-finals.
- Four years later she won the bronze medal in the 80 m hurdles contest at the 1932 Olympics.
- In the 1932 high jump event she finished fifth again and in the 100 m competition, but was eliminated in the first round. Also at 1928 Women's Amateur Association Championships Miss Clark won both the 100 yds hurdles & high jump. At the 1934 British Empire Games she won the gold medal in the 80 m hurdles contest as well as in the high jump event.
- As a member of the South African relay team she finished fourth in the 110-220-110 yards competition.
- In the 100 yards contest and in the 220 yards event she was eliminated in the first round.
