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Hilda Strike

1910 – 1989

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Lived 1910 – 1989 (aged 78). Hilda Strike was a Canadian sprinter.

Hilda Gwendolyn Strike (later Sisson, September 1, 1910 – March 9, 1989) was a Canadian track athlete and Olympic medalist. She was born in Montreal and died in Ottawa.

Competing in the 1932 Summer Olympics, she won a silver medal in the 4×100 metre relay and a silver medal in the 100 metre losing to Stanisława Walasiewicz. At the end of the year, she was named Canada's outstanding female athlete of the year by The Canadian Press. In 1972, she was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.

When Walasiewicz was shot to death in 1980 during a store robbery, it was discovered that Walasiewicz had an intersex condition. Many subsequently argued that the gold medal should be given to Strike.

At the 1934 Empire Games she won the silver medal in the 100 yards event. She also was a member of the Canadian relay team which won the silver medal in the 110-220-110 yards relay competition.

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Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
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Hilda Gwendolyn Strike

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hilda Strike?

athletics competitor

When was Hilda Strike born?

Hilda Strike was born on 1 September 1910 in Montreal.

When did Hilda Strike die?

Hilda Strike died on 9 March 1989 in Ottawa.

What was Hilda Strike's occupation?

Hilda Strike was a sprinter.

What nationality was Hilda Strike?

Hilda Strike was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hilda Strike

· Wikidata: Q437377

· DBpedia: Hilda Strike

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