Betty Cuthbert won a place in the hearts of Australians after winning three gold medals in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics . Winning the 100m, 200m and 100m team relay, the blue eyed girl from Ermington was the first Australian ever to win three gold medals at a single Games, earning the title of the nation's Golden Girl.
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Wednesday, 20 November 2013
Parramatta Hails It's Golden Girl Betty Cuthbert
Betty Cuthbert won a place in the hearts of Australians after winning three gold medals in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics . Winning the 100m, 200m and 100m team relay, the blue eyed girl from Ermington was the first Australian ever to win three gold medals at a single Games, earning the title of the nation's Golden Girl.
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