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Shirley Strickland won her first Olympic gold medal in 80 meter hurdles at the 1952 Games in Helsinki. She then won gold again in 80 meter hurdles and in 4x100 meter relay at the 1956 Games in Melbourne.
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What year did Shirley Strickland win her first gold medal?
That was at the 1952 Summer Games in Helsinki when she won gold in 80 meter hurdles, setting a world record at 10.9 seconds.
Did Shirley Strickland win gold medal in 1956?
Yes, she won two gold medals at the 1956 Summer Games in Melbourne ... in 80 meter hurdles and 4x100 meter relay.
Who was the first australian to win gold in hurdle at the Olympics?
Shirley Strickland in 80 meter hurdles at the 1952 Games in Helsinki.
What medal is used as the first place medal?
the 1st place medal is gold and heavy
What is the first place medal in the Olympics?
It is the gold medal.
When did Nigeria win her first Olympic gold medal?
Nigeria won her first Olympic gold medal in 1876
When did nadia comanci win her first gold medal?
She recieved her first Olympice gold medal in Montreal in July 1976.
How old was Tony Hawk when he won his first gold medal?
Hawk was 27, when he won his first gold medal. -Swan
Who was the first person to win a gold medal?
The first gold medals at the Olympics were not awarded until 1904. The first person that was awarded a gold medal was Charles Jewtraw.
What colour medal did Cathy freeman win at her first Commonwealth games?
the first medal she won was a gold medal.
Who was the first US gymnast to take home the gold medal?
First U.S female gymnast to get the gold medal was Julianne McNamara.
What was Usain Bolt's first medal?
Gold!
