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Stanisława Walasiewicz (3 April 1911 – 4 December 1980), also known as Stefania Walasiewicz, [2] and Stella Walsh, [3] was a Polish-American track and field athlete, who became a women's Olympic champion in the 100 metres. Born in Poland and raised in the United States, she became an American citizen in 1947.
At the championships, Stella Walsh broke women's 200 metres world record while Rena MacDonald set a world record in the indoor 8 pounds (3.6 kg) shot put. [3] [4] [5 ...
At the championships, high schooler Helen Stephens upset pre-race favorite Stella Walsh in the 50 metres. Stephens had reportedly only began training ten days before the championships. About 3,500 spectators attended the women's meet with most coming to see Walsh run. [3] [4] [5]
At the women's championships, Stella Walsh retained her 220 yards title, winning by six yards over Catherine Capp. [3] [4] [5] Medal summary. Men. Event Gold
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The women's 100 metres sprint event at the 1932 Olympic Games took place between August 1 and August 2 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. [1] The final was won by Pole Stanisława Walasiewicz.
There she won the 100 m final, beating reigning champion and world record holder, Stanisława Walasiewicz (aka Stella Walsh) of Poland. [2] [3] Stephen's time of 11.5 s was below the world record, but was not recognized because a strong tailwind was blowing at the time of the race.
Women first competed at the Olympic Games in 1900, with an increased programme available for women to enter from 1924. [9] Prior to 1936, sex verification may have been done ad hoc, but there were no formal regulations; [2] the existence of intersex people was known about, though, and the Olympics began "dealing with" – acknowledged and sought to regulate [1] – intersex athletes ahead of ...