Esther Brand
South African former athlete (1922-2015) · South Africa · On the map · Athletes · Died at 92
Esther Cornelia Brand was a South African athlete. She competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics and won a gold medal in the high jump, placed 20th in the discus throw. She was the first African woman to win an Olympic track and field event.
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Brand was ranked world #1 in the high jump in 1940-41 and 1952, #3 in 1951 and #5 in 1939. In 1941 she equaled the world record of 1.66 m.
Country
South Africa
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 2015 · aged 92
