AWAAU Championships 1952 80m hurdles first place medal, won by Shirley Strickland
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal
Date Used
1952
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Silver-coloured medal awarded to Shirley Strickland for first place in the 80 metre hurdles, run in 11.2 seconds on 28 January, 1952, at the Australian Track and Field Championships. The medal features a central shield engraved with the event details, surrounded by the shields of Australia's six states linked by a laurel wreath. Inscribed at bottom is STOKES and STG SIL. On the reverse is the emblem of the Australian Womens Amateur Athletic Union, surrounded by their name.
Measurements
H: 45 W: 45 D: 5mm (H: 1 3/4 W: 1 3/4 D: 3/16")
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Associated Event
Associated Person
Date Used
1952
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.697
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
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