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Sheila Sherwood

GBRGBRWomen
Birth dateOct 22, 1945
BirthplaceSheffield, United Kingdom
Height1.68 m
Weight-

Sheila Hilary Sherwood née Parkin (22 October 1945) is a former international long jumper who won a silver medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico, and a gold medal at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh She competed in three consecutive Summer Olympic Games (1964, 1968 and 1972) and had a career best distance of 6. She competed in three consecutive Summer Olympic Games (1964, 1968 and 1972) and had a career best distance of 6 73 metres.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts
Long Jump
6.68
#484 all-time
1972 season best
6.41
Aug 31, 1972 · Olympiastadion, München (GER)
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver
Age
80 years old

As of Oct 3, 2026: Long Jump 6.68 (#484 all-time), 1972 season best 6.41 (Aug 31, 1972, Olympiastadion, München (GER)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 80 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1972
LJ
6.41-0.2Aug 31, 1972
↓
Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1971
LJ
6.62+1.2Aug 14, 1971
↓
Helsinki European Championships
1969
LJ
6.15+0.8Sep 19, 1969
↓
Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
1968
LJ
6.68-0.6Oct 14, 1968
↓
Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1966
LJ
6.30-0.6Sep 3, 1966
↓
Budapest European Championships
1964
LJ
6.04+1.1Oct 14, 1964
↓
National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN)
1962
LJ
6.15-Sep 14, 1962
↓
Beograd European Championships

1972

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.33+0.6Aug 31The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
LJ
6.41-0.2Aug 31The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München

1971

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.62+1.2Aug 14Helsinki European Championships
LJ
6.41+0.0Aug 13Helsinki European Championships
LJ
6.41-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships
LJ
6.62+1.2Aug 10Helsinki European Championships

1968

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.68-0.6Oct 14The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
LJ
6.42-Oct 13The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México

1966

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.30-0.6Sep 3Budapest European Championships
LJ
6.05-Sep 2Budapest European Championships
LJ
6.30-0.6Aug 30Budapest European Championships
LJ
6.05-Aug 30Budapest European Championships

1964

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.04+1.1Oct 14The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo

1962

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
5.78-Sep 15Beograd European Championships
LJ
6.15-Sep 14Beograd European Championships
LJ
6.15-Sep 12Beograd European Championships
LJ
5.78-Sep 12Beograd European Championships

Honours

4

Helsinki European Championships

Long Jump

1971
4

Helsinki European Championships

Long Jump

1971
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The XIX Olympic Games

Long Jump

1968
7

Budapest European Championships

Long Jump

1966
7

Budapest European Championships

Long Jump

1966
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sheila Sherwood's Long Jump personal best?

Sheila Sherwood's Long Jump personal best is 6.68, set on Oct 14, 1968 in Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX), #484 on the all-time list.

Which events does Sheila Sherwood compete in?

Sheila Sherwood competes in the Long Jump.

How did Sheila Sherwood perform in 1972?

1972 season best: 6.41, set on Aug 31, 1972 in Olympiastadion, München (GER).

How many medals has Sheila Sherwood won?

Sheila Sherwood has won 1 Olympic Games medal.