Cloete, Hestrie (1978–)

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Cloete, Hestrie (1978–)

South African high jumper. Name variations: Hestrie Storbeck. Born Aug 26, 1978, in Germiston, South Africa.

Won a silver medal for high jump at Sydney Olympics (2000) and gold medals at World championships (2001, 2003) and Commonwealth Games (2002); won a silver medal at Athens Olympics (2004); won 9 Golden League, 4 Grand Prix, and 5 Super Grand Prix events (2001–04). Named South African Athlete of the Year (1998–2002).

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