Betty Cuthbert
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Summary
Betty Cuthbert was born on April 20, 1938[1], in Sydney[2]. She died on August 6, 2017[3], in Mandurah[4]. She worked as an athletics competitor[5] and sprinter[6]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (765 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Australia[8]
- Award received: Member of the Order of the British Empire[9], Victorian Honour Roll of Women[10], Australian National Living Treasure[11], IAAF Hall of Fame[12], Athletics Australia Hall of Fame[13], Companion of the Order of Australia[14], Member of the Order of Australia[15], Silver Olympic Order[16]
- Sex or gender: female[17]
- Commons category: Betty Cuthbert[18]
- Cause of death: multiple sclerosis[19]
- Sport: athletics[20]
- Family name: Cuthbert[21]
- Given name: Betty[22]
- Manner of death: natural causes[23]
- Participant in: 1964 Summer Olympics[24], 1960 Summer Olympics[25], 1956 Summer Olympics[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Nickname: The Golden Girl[28]
- Country for sport: Australia[29]
- Height: 169 cm[30]
- Mass: 57 kg[31]
- Sports discipline competed in: sprinting[32]
Why It Matters
Betty Cuthbert has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] She is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Betty Cuthbert born?
Betty Cuthbert's place of birth was Sydney[2].
Where did Betty Cuthbert die?
Betty Cuthbert passed away in Mandurah[4].
What did Betty Cuthbert do for work?
Betty Cuthbert worked as an athletics competitor[5] and sprinter[6].
What awards did Betty Cuthbert receive?
Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[9], Victorian Honour Roll of Women[10], Australian National Living Treasure[11], and IAAF Hall of Fame[12].