Debbie Brill
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Debbie Brill, OC (born March 10, 1953 in Mission, British Columbia) is a Canadian high jump athlete who was the first North American woman to clear 6 feet. Her unique reverse jumping style was called the "Brill Bend".
In 1983, she was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.
[edit] Career highlights
- 1970 British Commonwealth Games, Gold women's high jump
- Pan American Games, 1971, gold medallist
- 1972 Summer Olympics, 8th place women's high jump
- 1978 Commonwealth Games, Silver women's high jump
- 1982 Commonwealth Games, Gold women's high jump
- 1984 Summer Olympics, 5th place women's high jump
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