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Kathlyn Kelley

Full name: Kathlyn Kelley (-Owens)
Gender: Female
Born: August 30, 1919 in Seneca, South Carolina, United States
Affiliations: Keowee High School, SC
Country: USA United States
Sport: Athletics

Biography

Kathy Kelley competed in the 1936 Olympics while still a student at Keowee High School in Seneca, South Carolina. Kelley qualified for the Olympic Team by winning a jump-off for the third spot over Ida Myers, both having jumped 5-0½ [1.53]. She attended Greenville Women’s College and later became a beautician. She also was a good basketball player who played for some AAU teams in the Seneca area.

Personal Best: HJ – 1.574 (1936).

Results

Games Age City Sport Event Team NOC Rank Medal
1936 Summer 16 Berlin Athletics Women's High Jump United States USA 9T

Women's High Jump

Event History
Games Age City Sport Country Phase Unit Rank H C/F/P
1936 Summer 16 Berlin Athletics United States Final Standings 9T 1.50
1936 Summer 16 Berlin Athletics United States Final Round 1.30 metres 1T o
1936 Summer 16 Berlin Athletics United States Final Round 1.40 metres 1T o
1936 Summer 16 Berlin Athletics United States Final Round 1.50 metres 1T o
1936 Summer 16 Berlin Athletics United States Final Round 1.55 metres 9T xxx