Sandra Landy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sandra Landy
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Sandra Ogilvie
19 June 1938 Shirley, London, England, UK
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| Died | 4 January 2017 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | bridge player and teacher and computer scientist |
| Known for | Venice Cup winner 1981 and 1985 |
Sandra Landy (born Ogilvie; June 19, 1938 – January 4, 2017) was a very talented contract bridge player from Britain. Bridge is a card game played by four people. Sandra was so good that she played for England and Great Britain on the world stage. She even helped her team win the Venice Cup, which is like a world championship for women's bridge, twice in 1981 and 1985!
Besides playing, she also taught many people how to play bridge. She helped create a special program called "Bridge for All" for the English Bridge Union. This program made the game easier for beginners to learn.
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Early Life and Education
Sandra Ogilvie was born in Shirley, a part of London, England. During World War II, her family moved to Brighton to stay safe from bombings. Her parents played bridge, and Sandra taught herself the game when she was a child. When she was seventeen, her mother passed away, and Sandra became her father's bridge partner.
She went to Hove County Grammar School for Girls. Later, she studied mathematics at St Anne's College, Oxford. There, she made history as the first woman to play bridge in the Varsity Match against University of Cambridge. She then continued her studies at Murray Edwards College, Cambridge. While at Cambridge, she won another award for playing bridge in the Varsity Match, this time against Oxford.
In 1967, she married Peter Landy. They had a son and a daughter. Peter passed away in 2005.
Career and Bridge Work
Sandra Landy taught computer science at University of Brighton. She later retired early to spend all her time on bridge. This included playing, teaching, and helping to manage bridge events.
She was a member of the English Bridge Union's (EBU) Board of Directors for several years. She also served on the team that chose players for national teams. Sandra was key in creating the EBU's "Bridge for All" teaching program. For this program, she developed a simple way to learn bridge called "Standard English." She also wrote several books in the "Really Easy Bridge" series to help new players.
In 1991, she was the non-playing captain for the Great Britain Open Team. This team won the European Championship that year. In 2016, she received the EBU's Diamond Award for her great contributions to bridge.
Community Involvement
After her work with the EBU, Sandra moved back to the Hove area. She became a local councilor in her village and edited the village newsletter. In 2004, the newsletter won a national award. Sandra said this was as exciting as winning a world championship!
In 2014, Sandra was honored for her work in the communities of Brighton and Hove. She was recognized for her pioneering work in computers and her determination. The Mayor of Brighton and Hove praised her courage in speaking about her experience with dementia. Sandra also worked on a "dementia toolkit" to help others with the condition. She gave talks to medical students and professionals about her experiences.
Death
Sandra Landy passed away on January 4, 2017, at the age of 78. The cause of her death was meningitis. She was known as a charming and friendly person who was a quiet ambassador for the game of bridge.
Major Accomplishments
Sandra Landy achieved a lot in international bridge competitions:
- 1976 - England - Venice Cup, Monte Carlo - 2nd place
- 1976 - England - World Women Team Olympiad, Monte Carlo - 2nd place
- 1980 - England - World Women Team Olympiad, Valkenburg - 3rd place
- 1981 - England - Venice Cup, New York - Winner
- 1982 - England - World Championship Women Pairs, Biarritz - 3rd place
- 1984 - England - World Women Team Olympiad, Seattle - 2nd place
- 1985 - England - Venice Cup, São Paulo - Winner
- 1986 - England - World Championship Women Pairs, Miami Beach - 3rd place
- 1988 - Great Britain - World Women Team Olympiad, Venice - 2nd place
- 1990 - England - World Championship Mixed Pairs, Geneva - 13th place
- 1995 - England - Venice Cup, Beijing - 2nd place
- 1997 - England - Venice Cup, Tunisia - 5th place
- 2000 - England - Venice Cup, Bermuda - 11th place
Overall, she represented England or Great Britain in 11 World and 16 European Championships. She won seven gold, eight silver, and five bronze medals. From 1992 to 1996, and again from 1999 to 2000, she was ranked as the world's highest female bridge player. Her most famous partnership in international events was with Sally Brock.
She also represented England many times in the Lady Milne Trophy and the Camrose Trophy. She won most of the EBU's national competitions, including the Gold Cup in 1984.
