Betty Robinson
Overview
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Elizabeth ("Betty") Robinson (August 23, 1911 – May 18, 1999), later Elizabeth R. Schwartz was an American
United States
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athlete and winner of the first Olympic
Olympic Games
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100 m
100 metres
The 100 metres, or 100-metre dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, it is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896...
for women.
Robinson ran her first 100 meter race on March 30, aged 16.
