Ethel Catherwood

Ethel Catherwood (April 28, 1908 - September 26, 1987) was a Canadian track and field athlete.

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April 28 - 1908 - September 26 - 1987 - Canadian

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Born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, she was nicknamed ?Saskatoon Lily?. In 1926 she equalled a Canadian record for high jump. She became a member of the Matchless Six, a group of 7 Canadian women who competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, the first Olympics to allow female competitors in athletics. Catherwood took home a gold medal in high jump, clearing 1.59 metres. Upon her return, she moved to California.

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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - High jump - Matchless Six - 1928 Summer Olympics - Amsterdam - Gold medal - California

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In 1955, she was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.

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1955 - Canada's Sports Hall of Fame

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