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Betty McKinnon

Age

Passed away

Olympic History

London 1948

Career Events

Athletics Women's 100m

Athletics Women's 200m

Athletics Women's 4 x 100m Relay

 

Betty's Story

1924 -

Betty McKinnon was one of only five Australian female athletes at London 1948. In the 4 x 100 metres relay, she joined with June Maston, Joyce King and Shirley Strickland to finish a close second behind the Fanny Blankers-Koen-led Dutch team.  It took a sparkling anchor leg by Blankers-Koen to claim the Olympic title. This was Australia’s first relay medal in Olympic athletics. McKinnon also competed in the 100 and 200 metres at London.  

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