About Decima Norman
Lived 1909 – 1983 (aged 73). Decima Norman was an Australian sprinter and long jumper.
Clara Decima Hamilton , MBE (9 September 1909 – 29 August 1983) was an Australian athlete. She was the only Australian woman who won five gold medals at the 1938 British Empire Games. and was the custodian of the Commonwealth Games Baton in the same year, flying the Queen's Baton from London to the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane. She died of cancer in Albany, Western Australia on 29 August 1983.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Decima Norman?
Australian sprinter and long jumper (1909-1983)
When was Decima Norman born?
Decima Norman was born on 9 September 1909 in West Perth.
When did Decima Norman die?
Decima Norman died on 29 August 1983 in Albany.
What was Decima Norman's occupation?
Decima Norman was a sprinter and long jumper.
What nationality was Decima Norman?
Decima Norman was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Decima Norman. https://biography.guide/decima-norman/
MLA: "Decima Norman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/decima-norman/.
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