Pam Spencer
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women’s Athletics | ||
Representing the  United States
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| Pan American Games | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1979 San Juan | High Jump |
Pam Spencer (Pamela Ann Spencer; born October 8, 1957) is a retired high jumper from the United States, who set her personal best on 1981-08-28, jumping 1.97 metres at a meet in Brussels, Belgium. She competed for her native country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, finishing in eleventh place (1.85 metres).
Spencer is a two-time national champion (1981 and 1984), and was also a member of the 1976 and 1980 Olympic Teams. In 1981, she raised the American record twice, up to her personal best of 1.97 m.
Pam married Eric Marquez in 1982 and they have two children. They currently reside in Northridge, Ca.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | ||||
| 1976 | Olympic Games | Montreal, Canada | 27th (q) | 1.70 m |
| 1979 | Pan American Games | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 2nd | 1.87 m |
| 1981 | World Cup | Rome, Italy | 3rd | 1.92 m |
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 11th | 1.85 m |
External links
- Pam Spencer profile at IAAF
- Mt Sac Relays Hall of Fame profile
- Profile at trackfield.brinkster.net
- Profile at Sports-Reference.com
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
Preceded by Sara Simeoni |
Women's High Jump Best Year Performance 1981 |
Succeeded by Ulrike Meyfarth |
| Preceded by Coleen Rienstra |
USA National High Jump Champion 1981 |
Succeeded by Debbie Brill |
| Preceded by Louise Ritter |
USA National High Jump Champion 1984 |
Succeeded by Louise Ritter |
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