About Betty Taylor
Lived 1916 – 1977 (aged 60). Betty Taylor was a Canadian athletics competitor.
Elizabeth Gardner Taylor (later Campbell, February 22, 1916 – February 5, 1977) was a Canadian athlete who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics. She was born in Ingersoll, Ontario.
In 1932 she was eliminated in the first round of the Olympic 80 metre hurdles event. Four years later she won the bronze medal in the 80 metre hurdles competition. She won the silver medal in the 80 metre hurdles contest at the 1934 Empire Games and as well at the 1934 Women's World Games.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Betty Taylor?
Canadian hurdle racer (1916–1977)
When was Betty Taylor born?
Betty Taylor was born on 22 February 1916 in Ingersoll.
When did Betty Taylor die?
Betty Taylor died on 2 February 1977.
What was Betty Taylor's occupation?
Betty Taylor was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Betty Taylor?
Betty Taylor was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Betty Taylor (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Betty Taylor. https://biography.guide/betty-taylor-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "Betty Taylor." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/betty-taylor-athletics-competitor/.
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