About Brenda Cox
Lived 1944 – 2015 (aged 71). Brenda Cox was an Australian sprinter.
Brenda Cox (17 April 1944 – 6 May 2016) was an Australian sprinter. At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth she won bronze over 100 yards, finished fourth over 220 yards and won gold with the Australian 4 x 110-yard team. She died in May 2016 at age 72.
Personal bests 100 yards: 10.5s, 18 March 1961, Sydney, Australia 220 yards: 23.9s, 23 March 1963, Brisbane, Australia
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Who was Brenda Cox?
Australian sprinter
When was Brenda Cox born?
Brenda Cox was born on 17 April 1944 in Proserpine.
When did Brenda Cox die?
Brenda Cox died on 6 May 2015.
What was Brenda Cox's occupation?
Brenda Cox was a sprinter.
What nationality was Brenda Cox?
Brenda Cox was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Brenda Cox. https://biography.guide/brenda-cox/
MLA: "Brenda Cox." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/brenda-cox/.
Chicago: "Brenda Cox." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/brenda-cox/.
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