Helen Stephens
Helen Herring Stephens (February 3, 1918 – January 17, 1994) was an American athlete, a double Olympic champion in 1936. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Stephens, nicknamed the Fulton Flash after her birthplace Fulton, Missouri, was a strong athlete in sprint events - she never lost a race in her entire career - but also in weight events like the shot put and discus throw, and she won national titles in both categories of events. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Aged only 18, Stephens was sent out to the 1936 Summer Olympics. There, she won the 100 m final, beating reigning champion Stanislawa Walasiewicz. Her time of 11,5 was below the world record, but was not recognised because of a too strong back wind. Next, Stephens anchored the American 4 x 100 m relay team that won the Olympic title after the leading German team dropped its baton. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Stephens retired from athletics shortly after the Games and played some professional baseball and softball. From 1938 to 1952, she was the owner and manager of her own semi-professional basketball team. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ She died in Saint Louis, aged 75. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
February 3: February 3 is the 34th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 331 days remaining, (332 in leap years).... 1918: 1918 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar.... January 17: January 17 is the 17th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 348 days remaining (349 in leap years).... Helen Stephens related Images and Photos (experimental) | ~ Table of Content ~
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