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Barbara Simmonds

b. 1961

English high jumper

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About Barbara Simmonds

Born 1961. Barbara Simmonds is an athletics competitor.

Barbara Aileen Simmonds (born 10 June 1961), is a female former athlete who competed for England.

Biography Simmonds represented England in the high jump, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Canada. The following year, Simmonds became the British high jump champion after winning the British WAAA Championships title at the 1979 WAAA Championships.

Simmonds regained the WAAA high jump title at the 1982 WAAA Championships and shortly afterwards she represented England at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Australia, winning a bronze medal in the high jump event.

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Barbara Aileen Simmonds

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Barbara Simmonds?

English high jumper

When was Barbara Simmonds born?

Barbara Simmonds was born on 6 October 1961.

What is Barbara Simmonds's occupation?

Barbara Simmonds is an athletics competitor.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Barbara Simmonds

Β· Wikidata: Q9165582

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