Violette Morris
French athlete (1893-1944) · France · On the map · Athletes · Died at 51
Violette Morris was a French athlete and Nazi collaborator who won two gold and one silver medal at the Women's World Games in 1921-1922. She was later banned from competing for violating "moral standards". She was invited to the 1936 Summer Olympics by Adolf Hitler and was an honored guest.
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During World War II, she collaborated with Nazis and the Vichy France regime. She became known as the "Hyena of the Gestapo" and was killed by the French Resistance.
Country
France
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1893 to 1944 · aged 51
