Athletics at the 1952 Summer Olympics – Women's high jump


The Women's high jump at the 1952 Olympic Games took place on 27 July at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium. South African athlete Esther Brand won the gold medal.

Records

Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows.
No new records were set during this competition.

Results

Competition consisted of a final round with all 17 contestants.
RankAthlete1.351.401.451.501.551.581.611.631.651.671.69Result
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–o–xooooxxxoxxoxxx1.65
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4–––oooxxx1.58
5–oooooxxx1.58
6––oooxoxxx1.58
7––oooxxoxxx1.58
7––oooxxoxxx1.58
9–ooooxxx1.55
10ooooxoxxx1.55
11––oxoxoxxx1.55
12–––oxxx1.50
13ooooxxx1.50
14–oxooxxx1.50
15–ooxxoxxx1.50
16ooxxx1.40
17oxoxxx1.40