(1925-07-18)18 July 1925[2] Guildford, Western Australia
Died
11 February 2004(2004-02-11) (aged 78) Perth, Western Australia[2]
Alma mater
University of Western Australia
Height
5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (171 cm)[1]
Weight
126 lb (57 kg)[1]
Sport
Sport
Athletics
Event(s)
100–400 m, 80 m hurdles
Club
University, Applecross, Melville
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)
100 m – 11.3 (1955) 200 m – 24.1 (1955) 400 m – 56.6 (1956) 80 mH – 10.89 (1956)[1][3]
Medal record
Representing Australia
Olympic Games
1952 Helsinki
80-metre hurdles
1956 Melbourne
80-metre hurdles
1956 Melbourne
4×100 m relay
1948 London
4×100 m relay
1948 London
100 metres
1948 London
80-metre hurdles
1952 Helsinki
100 metres
British Empire Games
1950 Auckland
80-metre hurdles
1950 Auckland
3×110/220 yd
1950 Auckland
4×110/220 yd
1950 Auckland
100 yards
1950 Auckland
220 yards
Shirley Barbara de la Hunty AO, MBE (née Strickland; 18 July 1925 – 11 February 2004), known as Shirley Strickland during her early career, was an Australian athlete. She won more Olympic medals than any other Australian in running sports.
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