Betty Cuthbert

Australian sprinter and Olympic champion

Betty Cuthbert - Australian sprinter and Olympic champion
Born

April 20th, 1938
87 years ago

Died

August 6th, 2017
8 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Competed in athletics, specializing in sprinting events. Achieved prominence at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, winning three gold medals. Dominated the 100 meters, 200 meters, and 4x100 meter relay. Set world records in various events during the late 1950s. Retired from competition after the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and later contributed to sports as a coach.

Won gold in 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay at the 1956 Olympics

Set multiple world records in sprinting events

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