About Betty McKinnon
Lived 1925 – 1981 (aged 56). Betty McKinnon was an Australian athletics competitor.
Elizabeth L. McKinnon (13 January 1925 – 24 June 1981) was an Australian sprinter who won a silver medal in 4 x 100 metres relay with teammates Shirley Strickland, June Maston and Joyce King at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Betty McKinnon?
Australian sprinter (1925–1981)
When was Betty McKinnon born?
Betty McKinnon was born on 13 January 1925 in Sydney.
When did Betty McKinnon die?
Betty McKinnon died on 24 June 1981.
What was Betty McKinnon's occupation?
Betty McKinnon was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Betty McKinnon?
Betty McKinnon was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Betty McKinnon. https://biography.guide/betty-mckinnon/
MLA: "Betty McKinnon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/betty-mckinnon/.
Chicago: "Betty McKinnon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/betty-mckinnon/.
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