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Betty Lock

1921 – 1986

British sprinter

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About Betty Lock

Lived 1921 – 1986 (aged 64–65). Betty Lock was a British sprinter.

Dorothy Betty Lock (married name Brickwood) (7 May 1921 – July 1986) was a British athlete who specialised in the sprint disciplines and was a six-times British champion.

Career Lock won four consecutive 60 metres titles at the WAAA Championships.

Lock representing the Hercules Athletic Club, won her first title at the 1936 WAAA Championships and recorded a national record of 7.6 seconds over the 60 metres. She successfully retained her title at the 1937 WAAA Championships, before moving to the Mitcham Athletic Club.

Lock secured a double success at the 1938 WAAA Championships, winning both the 60 metres and equalling her own British record and becoming British 100 metres champion, setting a Championship record of 12.2 seconds. The following year in 1939, Lock retained both titles at the 1939 WAAA Championships and once again equalled her own 60 metres national record.

She married in 1944 and became Dorothy Brickwood. After World War II, she continued to race for Mitcham AC until 1950 and finished second behind Doris Batter in the 100 metres event at the 1949 WAAA Championships.

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1986
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Betty Brickwood

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Betty Lock?

British sprinter

When was Betty Lock born?

Betty Lock was born on 7 May 1921.

When did Betty Lock die?

Betty Lock died in 1986.

What was Betty Lock's occupation?

Betty Lock was a sprinter.

What nationality was Betty Lock?

Betty Lock was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Betty Lock

· Wikidata: Q60322553

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