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Lorna Lee

1931 – 2023

British athletics competitor

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About Lorna Lee

Lived 1931 – 2023 (aged 91). Lorna Lee was a British athletics competitor.

Lorna Lee (16 July 1931 – 6 January 2023) was a British athlete who competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics.

Biography Lee finished third behind Joan Shepherd in the long jump event at the 1948 WAAA Championships.

Shortly afterwards representing Great Britain at the 1948 Olympic Games in London, she competed in the women's long jump competition. Lee finished second behind Margaret Erskine in the long jump event at the 1949 WAAA Championships.

Lee married James Price in 1959 in Pembroke and died in Llandough, Penarth on 6 January 2023, at the age of 91.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lorna Lee?

British athletics competitor

When was Lorna Lee born?

Lorna Lee was born on 16 July 1931.

When did Lorna Lee die?

Lorna Lee died on 6 January 2023.

What was Lorna Lee's occupation?

Lorna Lee was an athletics competitor.

What nationality was Lorna Lee?

Lorna Lee was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lorna Lee

· Wikidata: Q45366660

· DBpedia: Lorna Lee

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