Shirley Gordon Olafsson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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Canadian high jumper
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Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
About Shirley Gordon Olafsson
- Shirley Gordon Olafsson (born Shirley Gordon; 10 April 1927 – 23 November 2019) was a Canadian athlete.
- She competed in the women's high jump at the 1948 Summer Olympics tying for 11th place.Gordon was born with a deformed left foot.
- She walked with a limp and used crutches until she was 13.
- Unable to compete in team sports, she taught herself the high jump.
- She joined a track club after a friend who was invited insisted that they admit Shirley as well.
- She married Herbert Olafsson, who was a member of the Canadian National Basketball team.
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