Odam (1.65), Csák (1.61), Carter (1.609) and Koen (1.605) were the
leading jumpers prior to the Games, but neither Koen nor Carter could
clear 1.58, leaving the favourites plus two Germans to fight out for the
medals. Ratjen, who was later found to be a man, failed at 1.60. At that
height Odam cleared first time, while Csák cleared on her second jump
and Kaun on her final attempt. Under rules in force from 1948 onwards
Odam would have won, but under the prevailing regulations a jump-off
was required. Csák cleared 1.62 to win, and Odam then cleared 1.60 to
edge Kaum for the silver medal.
Originally part of a six-way tie for eighth place on 1.58, Dora Ratjen
(GER) was disqualified after it was discovered she was male.
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