About Audrey Brown
Lived 1913 – 2005 (aged 92). Audrey Brown was a British sprinter and social activist.
Audrey Kathleen Kilner Brown MBE (later Court; 24 May 1913 – 11 June 2005) was a British athlete who mainly competed in the 100 metres.
Personal life She was born in Bankura, India and was the younger sister of Ralph Kilner Brown and older sister of Godfrey Brown. Shortly afterwards she competed for Great Britain at the 1936 Summer Olympics held in Berlin, Germany, where she won the silver medal in the 4 x 100 metres with her teammates Eileen Hiscock, Violet Olney and Barbara Burke.
Brown finished third behind Betty Lock and third behind Dorothy Saunders in the 100 and 200 metres events respectively at the 1938 WAAA Championships.
After retiring from athletics in 1938, Brown was an employee of Rowntree's Cocoa Works in York.
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Who was Audrey Brown?
British athlete (1913–2005)
When was Audrey Brown born?
Audrey Brown was born on 24 May 1913 in British Raj.
When did Audrey Brown die?
Audrey Brown died on 11 June 2005 in Manchester.
What was Audrey Brown's occupation?
Audrey Brown was a sprinter and social activist.
What nationality was Audrey Brown?
Audrey Brown was British.
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