Bertha Crowther

Bertha Crowther, née Bertha Piggott, (9 December 1921 – 8 August 2007) was a British athlete who competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics.

Biography Crowther became the national 80 metres hurdles champion after winning the British WAAA Championships title at the 1946 WAAA Championships. She also finished third behind Dora Gardner in the high jump event.

Crowther finished second behind Dorothy Tyler in the high jump event and third behind Maureen Gardner in the 80 metres hurdles event at the 1948 WAAA Championships.

Shortly afterwards, representing Great Britain at the 1948 Olympic Games in London, she competed in the women's 80 metres hurdles competition.

Crowther showcased her all round ability by becoming the inaugural national pentathlon champion at the 1949 WAAA Championships. She successfully retained her title the following year at the 1950 WAAA Championships.

She represented England and won a silver medal in the high jump at the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland, New Zealand. She also competed in the javelin, long jump and 80 metres hurdles.