Olga Jekyll

Olga May Jekyll QSM (née MacPherson, 8 October 1918 – 11 February 2014) was a New Zealand fencer, who represented her country at the 1950 British Empire Games.

Born Olga May MacPherson on 8 October 1918,[1] Jekyll competed in her first fencing tournament in 1938.

[3] At the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland, Jekyll represented New Zealand in the individual women's foil, recording three wins to finish in fifth place.

[4][5] Jekyll retired from competitive fencing in 1972, but continued her involvement in the sport as an administrator and coach, including at Avonside Girls' High School.

[10][11] As a result of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Jekyll was forced to move from her home.