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Marjorie Clark
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, South Africa, Bulwer, KwaZulu-Natal and competed for the Albion Ladies Athletic Club. In 1928 Clark finished fifth in the Athletics at the 1928 Summer Olympics - Women's high jump, Olympic high jump event. She also participated in the Athletics at the 1928 Summer Olympics - Women's 100 metres, 100 m competition, but was eliminated in the semi-finals. Four years later she won the bronze medal in the 80 metres hurdles, 80 m hurdles contest at the 1932 Olympics. In the Athletics at the 1932 Summer Olympics - Women's high jump, 1932 high jump event she finished fifth again and in the Athletics at the 1932 Summer Olympics - Women's 100 metres, 100 m competition, but was eliminated in the first round. Also at 1928 Women's Amateur Association Championships Miss Cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bulwer, KwaZulu-Natal
Bulwer is a small town in the KwaZulu-Natal's Midlands region, South Africa. It is situated on the R617 regional road between the towns of Boston and Underberg and around 50 minutes north-west of the town of Ixopo on the R56. The village is nestled in the shadow of the Amahwaqa (the misty one) mountain. Background The town is named after Natal Governor Sir Henry Bulwer, having been founded during his tenure. Bulwer is a prominent tourist destination for various reasons. It's a popular birding spot, a beautiful place to just relax, but mainly it's a flying destination for both hang gliders and paragliders. Both local and international pilots flock to Bulwer for flying around the year. The Old Yellowwood Church The old yellowwood church (Chapel of the Holy Trinity) in Bulwer was built from hand sawn yellowwood in 1885. It was renovated by Mondi in 1989. See also Marutswa Forest The Marutswa Forest Trail & Boardwalk is situated in the indigenous mist-belt forest near Bulwer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |