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Helen Frith

b. 1939

Australian high jumper, long jumper and pentathlete

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About Helen Frith

Born 1939. Helen Frith is an Australian high jumper, long jumper, modern pentathlete and pentathlete.

Helen Audrey Ray Frith (born 12 July 1939) is an Australian athlete. She competed in the 1960 and 1964 Olympics, representing her native country in the long jump, high jump and pentathlon. She won silver medals at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in both the long jump and high jump and a bronze medal in the high jump at 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.

She was born in Roseville, New South Wales, the daughter of masters athletics legend Ruth Frith, who also coached her. She joined her mother in masters competition, under her married name Helen Searle she holds masters W60 world records in the hammer throw and throws pentathlon.

Frith was the 1960 Australian champion in the high jump, the 1964 and 1966 champion in the long jump, and five-time champion in the pentathlon, 1960, 1962, 1964–6.

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High jumper, long jumper, modern pentathlete, pentathlete
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Helen Audrey Ray Frith

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Helen Frith?

Australian high jumper, long jumper and pentathlete

When was Helen Frith born?

Helen Frith was born on 12 July 1939 in Roseville.

What is Helen Frith's occupation?

Helen Frith is a high jumper, long jumper, modern pentathlete and pentathlete.

What nationality is Helen Frith?

Helen Frith is Australian.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Helen Frith

Β· Wikidata: Q17385934

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