About Marjorie Clark
Lived 1909 – 1993 (aged 83). Marjorie Clark was a South African athletics competitor.
Marjorie Rees Clark (later Smith, 6 November 1909 – 15 June 1993) was a South African former track and field athlete, who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and in the 1932 Summer Olympics. She was born in Bulwer, KwaZulu-Natal and competed for the Albion Ladies Athletic Club.
At the 1934 British Empire Games she won the gold medal in the 80 m hurdles contest as well as in the high jump event. As a member of the South African relay team she finished fourth in the 110-220-110 yards competition. In the 100 yards contest and in the 220 yards event she was eliminated in the first round.
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Who was Marjorie Clark?
athletics competitor (1909-1993)
When was Marjorie Clark born?
Marjorie Clark was born on 6 November 1909 in KwaZulu-Natal.
When did Marjorie Clark die?
Marjorie Clark died on 15 June 1993.
What was Marjorie Clark's occupation?
Marjorie Clark was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Marjorie Clark?
Marjorie Clark was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marjorie Clark. https://biography.guide/marjorie-clark/
MLA: "Marjorie Clark." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marjorie-clark/.
Chicago: "Marjorie Clark." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marjorie-clark/.
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