Decima Norman
Decima Norman ( Clara Decima Norman, married Hamilton; born September 9, 1909 in Tammin , Western Australia , † August 29, 1983 in Albany ) was an Australian sprinter , long jumper and hurdler .
At the British Empire Games in Sydney in 1938 , she won five gold medals: over 100 yards , 220 yards, in the long jump and in the 440-yard and 660-yard relay.
In 1937 she was Australian champion over 100 and 220 yards, in 1940 over 90 yard hurdles and long jump.
In 1982 she became a Member of the Order of the British Empire .
Personal best
- 100 yards: 10.7 s, April 8, 1936, Perth (corresponds to 11.8 s over 100 m )
- 220 yards: 24.5 s, February 10, 1938, Sydney (corresponds to 24.4 s over 200 m )
- 90 yard hurdles: 11.8 s, February 4, 1939, Sydney
- Long jump: 5.80 m, February 7, 1938, Sydney
Web links
- Decima Norman in the database of Athletics Australia (English)
- Decima Norman in the trackfield.brinkster.net database (English)
- Entry into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame
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| SURNAME | Norman, Decima |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Norman, Clara Decima; Hamilton, Decima |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Australian sprinter, long jumper and hurdler |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 9, 1909 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Tammin , Western Australia |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 29, 1983 |
| Place of death | Albany (Australia) |