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Is Shirley Strickland still alive?
Deceased (1925–2004)
Shirley Strickland/Living or Deceased
What sport did Shirley Strickland do?
Athletics
Shirley Strickland
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 100–400 m, 80 m hurdles |
| Club | University, Applecross, Melville |
| Achievements and titles |
What did Shirley Strickland do?
Resilient, determined and naturally talented, Shirley Strickland (1925–2004) was one of Australia’s greatest athletes, winning seven medals in three successive Olympic games. She continued as an athletics coach for many years. She was also an ardent conservationist, National Trust member and mother of four.
Where was Shirley Strickland born?
Guildford, Australia
Shirley Strickland/Place of birth
Strickland, born in Guildford, WA, the daughter of a Stawell Gift winner, was always a woman of exceptional spirit. She encountered barriers in all facets of her career — in sport, education and municipal politics — and swept across them as effortlessly as she handled hurdles on the track.
What qualities of Betty Cuthbert made her win gold medal in Olympics?
Betty Cuthbert’s determination to succeed, humility in success, hard work are the qualities that made her win gold medals in Olympics.
Who is Shirley Strickland and what did she do?
Shirley Strickland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Shirley Barbara de la Hunty AO, MBE (née Strickland; 18 July 1925 – 11 February 2004), known as Shirley Strickland during her early career, was an Australian athlete. She won more Olympic medals than any other Australian in running sports.
When did Shirley Strickland win her first gold medal?
After winning three gold medals in the 1950 British Empire Games, she won her first Olympic title at the 1952 Games in Helsinki. She won the 80 m hurdles in world record time (10.9 s).
Where is Shirley Strickland Reserve in Perth named?
Shirley Strickland Reserve in Ardross, a suburb of Perth, is named in her honour. In 2014 Strickland de la Hunty was inducted into the International Association of Athletics Federations ‘ Hall of Fame.