The first british womwan in track and field to win gold at Olympics?

Answer 1

Rebecca Romero.

Romero won silver in women's quadruple sculls rowing (with partners Debbie Flood, Francis Houghton, and Alison Mowbray) at the 2004 Games in Athens and won gold in women's 3000 meter individual pursuit cycling at the 2008 Games in Beijing.

Answer 2

2: Kelly Holmes and Rebecca Adlingon.

In addition to Holmes and Adlington ...

Charlotte Cooper won 2 gold medals in tennis at the 1900 Games in Paris.

Edith Hannam won 2 gold medals in tennis at the 1912 Games in Stockholm.

Shirley Robertson won 2 gold medals in sailing, 1 at the 2000 Games in Sydney and 1 at the 2004 Games in Athens.

Sarah Ayton won 2 gold medals in sailing, 1 at the 2004 Games in Athens and 1 at the 2008 Games in Beijing.

Sarah Webb won 2 gold medals in sailing, 1 at the 2004 Games in Athens and 1 at the 2008 Games in Beijing.

Answer 3

That was Charlotte Cooper who won gold in women's singles and mixed doubles tennis at the 1900 Summer Games in Paris.

Answer 4

That was Mary Bignal-Rand who won gold in long jump at the 1964 Games in Tokyo. Six days later Ann Packer became the second British female athlete to win gold by winning the 800 meter run.

Answer 5

Mary peters