Photograph of Shirley Strickland competing in 100m event, 1948 Olympic Games
Object Type
Photography/Photograph/Black and white
Date Used
1948
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Photograph of Shirley Strickland wearing the number "668" in the 100 metres Sprint for Women at the London Olympics in 1948.
The image includes five other runners, a group of observers on a slightly raised platform (mid photo), and officials and crowd in the background.
The image includes five other runners, a group of observers on a slightly raised platform (mid photo), and officials and crowd in the background.
Measurements
H: 11 W: 15.5mm (H: 7/16 W: 5/8")
Associated Event
Date Used
1948
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.338
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
Subject Auto Tags
Photograph
Track and field athletics
Sport venue
Running
Athletics
Sprint
Recreation
Stadium
Sports
Real tennis
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