Margaret Bell
Canadian high jumper
About Margaret Bell
Lived 1917 – 1996 (aged 79). Margaret Bell was a Canadian high jumper.
Mary Margaret Bell (later Ryan and Gibson, January 26, 1917 – May 10, 1996) was a Canadian athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. She was born in Seven Persons, Alberta.
At the 1934 Empire Games she won the bronze medal in the high jump competition and later that year the silver medal at the 1934 Women's World Games. In 1936 she finished ninth in the Olympic high jump event. She finished fourth in the high jump contest at the 1938 Empire Games. She died in 1996, aged 79.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Margaret Bell?
Canadian high jumper
When was Margaret Bell born?
Margaret Bell was born on 26 January 1917 in Seven Persons.
When did Margaret Bell die?
Margaret Bell died on 10 May 1996 in North Vancouver.
What was Margaret Bell's occupation?
Margaret Bell was a high jumper.
What nationality was Margaret Bell?
Margaret Bell was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: Margaret Bell (athlete)
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