About Annette Rogers
Lived 1913 – 2006 (aged 93). Annette Rogers was an American sprinter.
Annette Kelly (; October 22, 1913 – November 8, 2006) was an American sprinter and high jumper. She competed in the individual 100 m, relay and high jump at the 1932 and 1936 Olympics and won two gold medals in the relay, setting a world record in 1932. She placed fifth in the individual 100 m in 1932 and sixth in the high jump in 1932 and 1936. She then worked as a teacher of physical education in the Chicago public school system, retiring in 1965. While going to school and working, Rogers trained and competed with the following organizations—Illinois Women's Athletic Club (IWAC), 1930–1933, Lincoln Park, 1933–34, and Illinois Club for Catholic Women (ICCW). Rogers married Peter J. Kelly in 1948.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Annette Rogers?
athletics competitor (1913-2006)
When was Annette Rogers born?
Annette Rogers was born on 22 October 1913 in Chelsea.
When did Annette Rogers die?
Annette Rogers died on 8 November 2006 in Des Plaines.
What was Annette Rogers's occupation?
Annette Rogers was a sprinter.
What nationality was Annette Rogers?
Annette Rogers was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Annette Rogers. https://biography.guide/annette-rogers/
MLA: "Annette Rogers." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/annette-rogers/.
Chicago: "Annette Rogers." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/annette-rogers/.
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