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That was the 1952 Games in Helsinki when she won gold with a jump of 6.24 meters. Williams became the first woman from New Zealand to win an Olympic gold medal. In 1954, at Gisborne, she set a new world record with a jump of 6.29m, which she held for 18months (Both 1954 and 1955) before it was beaten.
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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 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.
Was there ever an Olympics hosted in Finland?
Yes, in 1952 the summer Olympics were held in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. The winter Olympics have never been held in Finland.
When was the Olympics held in Norway?
According to the IOC's official website, Norway held the 1994 Winter Olympics in 1994. The country has also held the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo. This was the same year the Summer Olympics were in Helsinki, Finland.
What important shakespearean event happened in 1952?
the great depression
Who was the first NZ to win a gold medal at Olympics?
It was won by Yvette Williams in 1952.
Yvette Williams won a gold medal in the long jump in what Olympics?
Yvette Williams won gold in the long jump at the 1952 Games in Helsinki. She became the first New Zealand woman to win gold at the Olympics.
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 was the first NZ woman to ever get a gold medal in track and field in the Olympics?
Yvette Williams in long jump at the 1952 Games in Helsinki
Who was the first new zealand woman to win a gold medal in the Olympics?
Yvette Williams in long jump at the 1952 Summer Games in Helsinki.
What was the anthem played at the 1952 Olympics when yvette Williams won her gold medal?
I found a New Zealand website that mentioned "God Defend New Zealand" was first played at an international event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich for the coxed eights gold medal winners from New Zealand. That would make me think that "God Save the Queen" was played for Yvette Williams. Click on the "TKI" link below to access this website that has audios of some of New Zealand gold medal winners.
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 was the first female athlete to win gold for New Zealand?
That was Yvette Williams in long jump at the 1952 Games in Helsinki.
When was Yvette Rosser born?
Yvette Rosser was born in 1952.
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.
Where were the 1952 Olympics held?
The 1952 Winter Olympics were held in Oslo, Norway and the 1952 Summer Olympics were held in Helsinki, Finland.
When did Charlie Williams - footballer - die?
Charlie Williams - footballer - died in 1952.
