American Babe Didrikson actually tied Shirley for first place in the high jump, but Shirley was awarded the gold after the Olympic officials ruled Didrikson's jumping technique illegal.
By Jone Johnson Lewis, About.com Guide
American Babe Didrikson actually tied Shirley for first place in the high jump, but Shirley was awarded the gold after the Olympic officials ruled Didrikson's jumping technique illegal.
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