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Who was the first female to win an olympic medal for New Zealand?
That was Yvette Williams who won gold in long jump at the 1952 Games in Helsinki.
Is there a list of British Olympic Gold Medal Winners?
In figure skating, the list of Olympic Gold Medal winners from Great Britain is short. British men won back-to-back titles with John Curry winning in 1976, and Robin Cousins in 1980. Jeannette Altwegg was the ladies' champion in 1952. Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, undoubtedly the most famous British figure skaters of all time, won the ice dancing medal in 1984. As of 2014, no British team has ever won the Olympic Gold Medal in pairs skating.
When were the female gymnastics added to the Olympic games?
1928 Games in Amsterdam. Women began competing for medals in team all-around and not individual events. Individual event medal competition was added at the 1952 Games in Helsinki.
What Olympics has yvette Williams competed in?
Yvette Williams participated in one Olympics, the 1952 Summer Games in Helsinki, and competed in long jump, shot put, and discus. She won gold in long jump, finished 6th in shot put, and finished 10th in discus.
Who is the first Indian to receive a gold medal in the Olympics in an individual sports?
Jim Thorpe was an American of European and Native American decent. He was in the 1912 Olympics in Sweden. He won gold medals in the pentathlon and the decathlon. In the 2008 Games in Beijing, Abhinav Bindra became the first athlete representing the country of India to win gold in an individual event when he won the men's 10 meter air rifle competition. This was India's 9th gold medal in Olympic competition. The other eight have been won by the hockey team.
What American won gold medal for the discus throw in 1952 1956 1960 and 1964?
Al Oerter of the United States won gold in men's discus in 1956, 1960, 1964, and 1968.
Khasba yadav wins which medal in Olympic for India?
Kha-Shaba Jadav won a bronze medal at the 1952 Games in Helsinki in Bantamweight Freestyle Wrestling.
What olympic game did Yvette Williams win her gold medals?
Yvette Williams won her gold medal at the 1952 Games in Helsinki in women's long jump. She was the first woman from New Zealand to win an Olympic gold medal.
Who won the tandem cycling event at the 1952 Olympic Games?
The gold medal in tandem at the 1952 Summer Games was won by Lionel Cox and Russell Mockridge of Australia.
Who was the first female to win an olympic medal for New Zealand?
That was Yvette Williams who won gold in long jump at the 1952 Games in Helsinki.
Is there a list of British Olympic Gold Medal Winners?
In figure skating, the list of Olympic Gold Medal winners from Great Britain is short. British men won back-to-back titles with John Curry winning in 1976, and Robin Cousins in 1980. Jeannette Altwegg was the ladies' champion in 1952. Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, undoubtedly the most famous British figure skaters of all time, won the ice dancing medal in 1984. As of 2014, no British team has ever won the Olympic Gold Medal in pairs skating.
What are the release dates for The Olympic Elk - 1952?
The Olympic Elk - 1952 was released on: USA: 13 February 1952 Italy: 22 February 1952 Sweden: 26 December 1952
What are the ratings and certificates for The Olympic Elk - 1952?
The Olympic Elk - 1952 is rated/received certificates of: Finland:S USA:Approved
What actors and actresses appeared in The Olympic Elk - 1952?
The cast of The Olympic Elk - 1952 includes: Winston Hibler as Narrator
Who is the first olympian born in India taken first place in summer Olympics?
You need to be a bit more precise and mention the year. However, It was K D Jadhav who won India's first Individual Olympic Medal when her recived a Bronze Medal in the Freestyle Wrestling (Bantam weight: 52 - 57kg) at the Olympic games, in Helsinki, Sweden in 1952
What actors and actresses appeared in Helsinki Prepares for the Olympic Games 1952 - 1952?
The cast of Helsinki Prepares for the Olympic Games 1952 - 1952 includes: Juho Kusti Paasikivi as Himself - President of Finland
What did shirley strickland get her first gold medal in?
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.
