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Didrikson set four world records, winning two gold medals and one silver medal in track and field in the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. [ 10 ] [ 11 ] In the 80-meter hurdles, she equaled the world record of 11.8 seconds in her opening heat.
The United States is the defending champion of both the men's and women's tournaments. As of the 2016 Summer Olympics, 90 medals (30 of each color) have been awarded to teams from 20 National Olympic Committees. Two gold medal-winning teams were inducted to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.
Shiley tied with Babe Didrikson in the trials for the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. In the games, both cleared 5 ft 5 + 1 ⁄ 4 in (1.657 m) and failed at 5 ft 6 in (1.676 m). In the jump-off, they tied again at a world record height of 5 ft 5 + 3 ⁄ 4 in (1.670 m); however, Shiley was awarded the gold medal, as Didrikson's Western roll ...
The United States Women's National Team has had several athletes become icons since the 1990s. Most recently, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe have joined the likes of Mia Hamm and Abby Wambach as ...
Babe Didrikson is one of the leaders, innovators, activists, entertainers, athletes and artists who defined the last century.
Athletes from the United States were the most successful, winning 103 medals during the games, 41 of which were gold. Italy and Finland, won the second and third most medals, with 36 and 25 respectively. France finished third in the gold medal count (behind Italy and the United States) having achieved 10 golds in their haul of 19 medals.
Babe Didrikson: High jump — 1.65 Annette Rogers — 1.58 6 Jean Shiley — 1.65 Lillian Copeland: Discus throw — 40.58 OR: Margaret Jenkins — 30.22 9 Ruth Osburn — 40.12 Babe Didrikson: Javelin throw — 43.69 OR: Nan Gindele — 37.95 5 Gloria Russell — 36.74 6
The United States defeated Yugoslavia to win their seventh consecutive gold medal in this sport, while the Soviet Union earned the bronze against Brazil. The Americans' record of seven basketball gold medals in a row was matched by their women's team in 2021 when they won the 2020 Olympics.