STRICKLAND, Shirley
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Also known as: Shirley Strickland De La Hunty
Born: 1925
Died: 2004
Special Achievements:1948 - First Australian woman to win an Olympic Medal in Athletics
1956 - First Mother to win Olympic Gold in 80m Hurdles and as a member of the 4 x 100 relay team
MBE
Track and field Olympian. Olympic and Commonwealth Games