Margaret Erskine
British long jumper
About Margaret Erskine
Lived 1925 – 2006 (aged 80). Margaret Erskine was a British long jumper.
Margaret Erskine (31 July 1925 – 21 May 2006) was a British athlete who competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Biography Erskine finished second 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.
Erskine became the national long jump champion after winning the British WAAA Championships title at the 1949 WAAA Championships and successfully retained her title the following year at the 1950 WAAA Championships.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Margaret Erskine?
British long jumper
When was Margaret Erskine born?
Margaret Erskine was born on 31 July 1925 in Alton.
When did Margaret Erskine die?
Margaret Erskine died on 21 May 2006 in Elgin.
What was Margaret Erskine's occupation?
Margaret Erskine was a long jumper.
What nationality was Margaret Erskine?
Margaret Erskine was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Margaret Erskine (athlete)
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