About Shirley Cotton
Lived 1934 – 2022 (aged 87). Shirley Cotton was an Australian athletics competitor.
Shirley Cotton (17 October 1934 – 11 July 2022) was an Australian athlete. She competed in the women's discus throw at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Shirley Cotton?
Australian athlete
When was Shirley Cotton born?
Shirley Cotton was born on 17 October 1934.
When did Shirley Cotton die?
Shirley Cotton died on 11 July 2022 in Sydney.
What was Shirley Cotton's occupation?
Shirley Cotton was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Shirley Cotton?
Shirley Cotton was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shirley Cotton. https://biography.guide/shirley-cotton/
MLA: "Shirley Cotton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shirley-cotton/.
Chicago: "Shirley Cotton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/shirley-cotton/.
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