Brenda Jones (later Carr, born 17 November 1936) is a retired Australian middle-distance runner. At the 1958 national championships she won the 440 yards and 880 yards races. In 1960 she was fifth in 440 yards and second in 880 yards. At the 1960 Olympics, she led the 800 m race, but in the last few metres lost to Lyudmila Shevtsova, who equalled her world record.[1][2]

Brenda Jones

Lyudmila Shevtsova vs. Brenda Jones at the 1960 Olympics
Personal information
Born	17 November 1936 (1936-11-17) (age 85) Leongatha, Victoria, Australia
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight	55 kg (121 lb)
Sport
Sport	Middle-distance running
Club	Glenhuntly Athletics Club
Medal record Representing  Australia Olympic Games 1960 Rome 800 metres

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