Betty Cuthbert

Elizabeth "Betty" Cuthbert AM, MBE (20 April 1938 – 7 August 2017)Australian Women's Archives Project was an Australian athlete and a fourfold Olympic champion. She was born in Merrylands, New South Wales.

During her career, she set world records for 60 metres, 100 yards, 200 metres, 220 yards and 440 yards. She went to Ermington Public School which inspired and supported her to go in to the Olympics. 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.

Cuthbert died of complications from multiple sclerosis at her home in Mandurah, Western Australia on 7 August 2017 at the age of 79.

References

Other websites
 Betty Cuthbert (Australia): Hall of Fame Profile from International Association of Athletics Federations
Sport Australia Hall of Fame 
Athletics Australia Hall of Fame 
Athletics Australia Historical Results 
Australian Olympic Committee Profile

Category:1938 births
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Category:Deaths from multiple sclerosis
Category:Disease-related deaths in Australia
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Category:Sportspeople from New South Wales
Category:People with multiple sclerosis