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1932 - Babe Didrikson

Javelin Event, Track and Field, Los Angeles Olympics Games

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Babe Didrikson threw the javelin in the 1932 Olympics for a track and field gold medal. She also won the 80m hurdles and took second in high jump.
1932 - Mildred

1932 - Mildred "Babe" Didrikson at the 1932 Olympics

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Known as Babe Didrikson, her real name was Mildred Didrikson.

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