Gwen Wallace

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Gwen Wallace (born August 10, 1935 ) is a former Australian hurdler and long jumper , who was also used in the 4 x 100 meter relay because of her sprint strength .

At the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver in 1954 she was seventh in the long jump, eliminated over 80 m hurdles in the preliminary run and won gold with the Australian team in the 4-by-110-yard relay.

In 1954 she was Australian champion over 80 m hurdles.

Web links

  • Gwen Wallace in the database of Athletics Australia (English)
  • Gwen Wallace in the database of trackfield.brinkster.net (English)
personal data
SURNAME Wallace, Gwen
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Australian hurdler and long jumper
DATE OF BIRTH August 10, 1935