Elizabeth Müller

Elizabeth Clara Müller (married name Gonçalves; June 8, 1926 – July 12, 2010) was a Brazilian high jumper, sprinter and shot putter.[1]

For the Swiss actress, see Elisabeth Müller.

At the 1948 Summer Olympics, she placed 17th in the high jump. In the 100 metres and the shot put she was eliminated in the first round.[2]

At the 1951 Pan American Games she won a bronze medal in the high jump.[2]

She was highly successful at the South American Championships in Athletics, winning one 200 metres title, two high jump titles and two shot put titles. In total she won 10 medals over her career at the championship, including a long jump silver medal in 1945.[3]

She died in Abelardo Luz.[1]

References
  1. Elizabeth Müller. Sports-Reference. Retrieved on 2015-03-08.
  2. Elizabeth Clara Mueller. Confederação Brasileira de Atletismo. Retrieved on 2015-03-08.
  3. South American Championships (Women). GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2015-03-08.


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