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Ethel Smith

Canadian sprinter

Died when: 72 years 179 days (869 months)
Star Sign: Cancer

 

Ethel Smith

Ethel May Smith (July 5, 1907 – December 31, 1979) was a sprinter from Canada who won two medals at the Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics: a bronze medal in the 100 m, and a gold team medal in the 4 × 100 m relay.

Smith was born into a poor family and quit school in the eighth grade to work at the Toronto's Garment District.

She won the 220 yards at the national championships in 1927 and the 60 yards at the Ontario Championships in 1929.The same year she retired from competitions.

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