Gillian Sheen
British fencer (1928–2021)
吉莉恩·希恩 · ジリアン・シーン
- Born
- 21 August 1928, Willesden
- Died
- 5 July 2021, Auburn
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Sport
- fencing
- Occupation
- fencer
- Height
- 168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
- Weight
- 64 kg (141 lb)
Gillian Mary Donaldson (née Sheen; 21 August 1928 – 5 July 2021) was a British fencer and Olympic champion in foil competition. She won a gold medal in the women's individual foil event at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. She also competed at the 1952 and 1960 Summer Olympics.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Fencing at the 1956 Summer Olympics – women's foil | ||
| 1952 Summer Olympics | 1952 | |
| 1960 Summer Olympics | 1960 |
Awards and honours
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q1640734 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
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