Betty Cuthbert
Australian sprinter (1938–2017)
Biography
Elizabeth Alyse Cuthbert (20 April 1938 – 6 August 2017), 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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Awards & honours (8)
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
- Victorian Honour Roll of Women
- Australian National Living Treasure
- IAAF Hall of Fame
- Athletics Australia Hall of Fame
- Companion of the Order of Australia
- Member of the Order of Australia
- Silver Olympic Order
Quick answers about Betty Cuthbert
- How old was Betty Cuthbert?
- Betty Cuthbert died on August 6, 2017 at the age of 79.
- When is Betty Cuthbert's birthday?
- Betty Cuthbert was born on April 20, 1938.
- Where was Betty Cuthbert born?
- Betty Cuthbert was born in Sydney.
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- Betty Cuthbert's zodiac sign is Taurus.
- How tall is Betty Cuthbert?
- Betty Cuthbert is 1.69 m (5′7″) tall.
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- Betty Cuthbert is a citizen of Australia.
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- Betty Cuthbert is known as athletics competitor, sprinter.
