Evelyn Lawler

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Evelyn Lawler (married Lewis; born October 18, 1929 ) is a former American sprinter , hurdler , high and long jumper .

Career

At the Pan American Games in Buenos Aires in 1951 , she was sixth in the 100 m as well as in the high jump and eighth in the long jump. In 1950 she became US champion over 80 m hurdles . She set her best time in this discipline of 11.3 s on March 18, 1951 in Santiago de Chile .

Her son Carl Lewis is a nine-time Olympic champion in sprint and long jump. Her daughter Carol Lewis was also successful as a long jumper.

Web links

  • Evelyn Lawler in the database of trackfield.brinkster.net (English)
personal data
SURNAME Lawler, Evelyn
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Lewis, Evelyn
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American sprinter, hurdler, high and long jumper
DATE OF BIRTH October 18, 1929