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Dorothy Hyman (born 9 May 1941) is an English retired sprinter. She competed at the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics in the 100 m, 200 m and 4 × 100 m events, winning three medals. She also won individual 100 m gold and 200 m silver at the 1962 European Championships in Belgrade and, representing England, completed the 100 yd/220 yd sprint double ...
- 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
- 59 kg (130 lb)
- Athletics
1 S. 2 B. Games Participations 2. First Olympic Games Rome 1960. Year of Birth 1941. Olympic Results. Biography. A junior champion at every age group from 13 upwards, Dorothy Hyman was a world record holder as part of England's 1958 Commonwealth Games winning 4×110 yard relay team at the age of just 17.
Mar 8, 2022 · British Olympic silver and bronze medallist Dorothy Hyman, now 80-years-old, talks about success, breaking records, retiring at 23, and her advice to youngsters today. Dorothy Hyman was...
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Aug 22, 1994 · A MINER'S daughter from Cudworth in South Yorkshire, Dorothy Hyman won her first Commonwealth Games gold medal in 1958, aged 17, in the sprint relay. Although blessed with natural talent, she...
Biography. A junior champion at every age group from 13 upwards, Dorothy Hyman was a world record holder as part of England’s 1958 Commonwealth Games winning 4×110 yard relay team at the age of just 17.
Olympic silver and bronze medallist sprinter Dorothy Hyman reflects on her incredible career, and offers advice to any young aspiring athletes.
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