About Shirley Burgess
Born 1934. Shirley Burgess is a British sprinter.
Shirley Anne Burgess (born about 1934) was a female athlete who competed for England.
Biography Burgess finished second behind Anne Pashley in the 100 yards event at the 1953 WAAA Championships.
Burgess represented England and won a silver medal in the 4 x 110 Yard Relay at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, Canada and also competed in the 100 and 220 yards. She also represented Woolwich Polytechnic.
Burgess was trained by Brian Shenton and effectively had her career interrupted by appendicitis.
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Who is Shirley Burgess?
British sprinter
When was Shirley Burgess born?
Shirley Burgess was born on 8 December 1934.
What is Shirley Burgess's occupation?
Shirley Burgess is a sprinter.
What nationality is Shirley Burgess?
Shirley Burgess is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shirley Burgess. https://biography.guide/shirley-burgess/
MLA: "Shirley Burgess." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shirley-burgess/.
Chicago: "Shirley Burgess." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/shirley-burgess/.
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