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Word: walasiewicz (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...slipped out of her hand. In the 80-metre hurdles she set another world's record of 11.7 sec. Disgusted at not being allowed to compete in the discus throw (won by Lillian Copeland of the U. S.) and 100-metre dash [won by Stanislawa Walasiewicz (Stella Walsh) of Poland], she was further disgusted when Jean Shiley beat her in the high jump (5 ft. 5¼ in.). Babe Didrikson was disqualified for "diving...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Xth Olympiad | 8/15/1932 | See Source »

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