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South African athlete (1909–1993)
Marjorie Clark
 Marjorie Clark, 1928 Summer Olympics |
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| Personal information | |
| Nationality | South African |
| Born | (1909-11-06)6 November 1909Bulwer, Colony of Natal |
| Died | 15 June 1993(1993-06-15) (aged 83) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sprint |
Medal record Representing  South Africa Olympic Games  1932 Los Angeles 80 m hurdles British Empire Games  1934 London 80 m hurdles 1934 London High jump |
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[1] and competed for the Albion Ladies Athletic Club.[1]
In 1928 Clark finished fifth in the Olympic high jump event. She also participated in the 100 m competition, but was eliminated in the semi-finals. Four years later she won the bronze medal in the 80 m hurdles contest at the 1932 Olympics. In the 1932 high jump event she finished fifth again and in the 100 m competition, but was eliminated in the first round.
Also at 1928 Women's Amateur Association Championships Miss Clark won both the 100 yds hurdles & high jump.
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.