Marjorie Jackson-Nelson
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Marjorie Jackson-Nelson AC CVO MBE DStJ (born 13 September 1931) is an Australian former athlete and politician. She was the Governor of South Australia between 2001 and 2007. She finished her sporting career with two Olympic and seven Commonwealth Games Gold Medals, six individual world records[1] and every Australian state and national title she contested from 1950 to 1954.
Quick Facts 33rd Governor of South Australia, Monarch ...
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33rd Governor of South Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In office 3 November 2001 – 8 August 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Monarch | Elizabeth II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Premier | Rob Kerin (2001–02) Mike Rann (2002–07) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preceded by | Sir Eric Neal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Succeeded by | Kevin Scarce | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Born | (1931-09-13) 13 September 1931 (age 92) Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 66 kg (146 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Personal best(s) | 100 m – 11.4 (1952) 200 m – 23.59 (1952)[1][2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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