About Brenda Jones
Born 1936. Brenda Jones is an Australian athletics competitor.
Brenda Jones (later Carr, born 17 November 1936) is a retired Australian middle-distance runner. At the 1958 national championships she won the 440 yards and 880 yards races. In 1960 she was fifth in 440 yards and second in 880 yards. At the 1960 Olympics, she led the 800 m race, but in the last few metres lost to Lyudmila Shevtsova, who equalled her world record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Brenda Jones?
Australian middle distance runner
When was Brenda Jones born?
Brenda Jones was born on 17 November 1936 in Leongatha.
What is Brenda Jones's occupation?
Brenda Jones is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Brenda Jones?
Brenda Jones is Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Brenda Jones (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Brenda Jones. https://biography.guide/brenda-jones-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "Brenda Jones." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/brenda-jones-athletics-competitor/.
Chicago: "Brenda Jones." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/brenda-jones-athletics-competitor/.
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