Betty Cuthbert

Australian sprinter (1938-2017) · Australia · Athletes · Died at 79

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2018Companion of the Order of AustraliaAward2017Died6 August 20172012IAAF Hall of FameAward2001Victorian Honour Roll of WomenAward2000Athletics Australia Hall of FameAward1984Member of the Order of AustraliaAward1983Silver Olympic OrderAward1965Member of the Order of the British EmpireAward1938Born20 April 1938

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Betty Cuthbert, 100 m final, 1956 Olympics

Statue of Betty Cuthbert outside the Melbourne Cricket Ground

Awards

Companion of the Order of Australia2018

IAAF Hall of Fame2012

Victorian Honour Roll of Women2001

Athletics Australia Hall of Fame2000

Member of the Order of Australia1984

Silver Olympic Order1983

Member of the Order of the British Empire1965

Australian National Living Treasure

About this person

Elizabeth Alyse Cuthbert, was an Australian athlete and a four-time Olympic champion. She was nicknamed Australia's "Golden Girl". During her career, she set world records for 60 metres, 100 yards, 200 metres, 220 yards and 440 yards. Cuthbert also contributed to Australian relay teams completing a win in the 4 × 100 metres, 4 × 110 yards, 4 × 200 metres and 4 × 220 yards. Cuthbert had a distinctive running style, with a high knee lift and mouth wide open. She was named in 1998 an Australian National Treasure and was inducted as a Legend in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1994 and the Athletics Australia Hall of Fame in 2000.

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Australia