Dorothy Tyler won silver in 1948, the only female to medal both pre- and post-WWII.
On August 7, 1948, during the London Olympic Games, Dorothy Tyler captured a silver medal in the women's high jump. This achievement was historically significant as it made her the only woman to have won Olympic athletics medals both before and after World War II. Competing on home soil after a war that had reshaped the world, Dorothy's resilience and dedication culminated in another landmark victory. Her 1948 Olympic performance remains a celebrated moment for the tenacity and skill that defined her career.