Facts about Betty Cuthbert

Summary

Betty Cuthbert (born as Elizabeth Cuthbert in Merrylands, New South Wales, Australia) is a famous Athlete from Australia, she is still alive and was born April 20, 1938.

Biography

Elizabeth ("Betty") Cuthbert is a former Australian athlete who won four Olympic gold medals in the sprint.

In the spring of 1956 she set a world record of 200 meters with 23.2. She was thus gold favorite in front of the Olympic Games in Melbourne that year. During the Olympics she first started at 200 meters, where her teammates and world record holder Shirley Strickland was a great favorite. She, however, was eliminated in the qualifying heats, and Cuthbert won the final. With this surprising victory in the back, she won the individual 200-meter final. She took her third gold medal with the Australian team in the 4 x 100 m relay.

During the Olympics 1960 in Rome, 100 and 200 meters dominated by American Wilma Rudolph. Cuthbert was knocked out in the trial of 100 meters, and did not participate in the 200 meters.

After a few years off she made a comeback during the Commonwealth Games 1962 in Perth, this time at 400 meters. During the Olympic Games 1964 in Tokyo, she won the 400 meters and took his fourth Olympic gold.

Zodiac etc.

She is born under the zodiac taurus, who is known for Security, Subtle strength, Appreciation, Instruction, Patience. Our collection contains 9 quotes who is written / told by Betty.

Related authors: Wilma Rudolph

Source / external links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_Cuthbert