Dorothy Manley

English sprinter and Olympic competitor

Dorothy Manley - English sprinter and Olympic competitor
Born

April 29th, 1927
97 years ago

Died

2021
4 years ago — 94 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

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Competitor in sprint events, achieved significant success in the 1940s. Represented Great Britain at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, where sprint events garnered attention. Specialization in the 100 meters and 200 meters distances led to several championship participations, including the European Athletics Championships.

Competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics

Won a bronze medal in the 4x100 meters relay at the 1946 European Championships

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