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Wilhelmina von Bremen

1909 – 1976

Athletics competitor

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About Wilhelmina von Bremen

Lived 1909 – 1976 (aged 66). Wilhelmina von Bremen was an American athletics competitor.

Wilhelmina "Billie" von Bremen (August 13, 1909 – July 16, 1976) was an American sprint runner. At the 1932 Summer Olympics, she won an individual bronze medal in the 100 meters and a gold medal in the 4 × 100 meters relay.

Life Von Bremen graduated from Western College for Women in Ohio and ran for the Western Women's Club in her home city. She came second in the AAU meet in 1932 to Ethel Harrington. However Harrington was not meant to run and therefore von Bremen was declared the winner. This time was immediately improved by Stanisława Walasiewicz, who also set a world record. Von Bremen ran 12.0 seconds in the final to take the bronze.

She soon joined with teammates Mary Carew, Evelyn Furtsch and Annette Rogers to win the gold medal in the 4×100 meters in a world record time.

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Important facts

Born
13 August 1909, San Francisco
Birth century
20th century
Died
16 July 1976, Alameda
Occupation
Athletics competitor
Nationality
United States

People in Wilhelmina von Bremen's life

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Mary Carew
1913 – 2002
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Wilhelmina von Bremen?

athletics competitor (1909–1976)

When was Wilhelmina von Bremen born?

Wilhelmina von Bremen was born on 13 August 1909 in San Francisco.

When did Wilhelmina von Bremen die?

Wilhelmina von Bremen died on 16 July 1976 in Alameda.

What was Wilhelmina von Bremen's occupation?

Wilhelmina von Bremen was an athletics competitor.

What nationality was Wilhelmina von Bremen?

Wilhelmina von Bremen was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wilhelmina von Bremen

· Wikidata: Q273973

· DBpedia: Wilhelmina von Bremen

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