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Betty Cuthbert, an Australian athlete, left an indelible mark on the world of athletics with her remarkable achievements, particularly in track and field. Known as the �Golden Girl� of Australian athletics, Cuthbert won four Olympic gold medals and broke multiple world records. Her exceptional talent, combined with her perseverance through injury, inspired generations of athletes to aim high, work hard, and overcome obstacles. Cuthbert's legacy as one of Australia's greatest sports figures continues to inspire those who seek to excel and make a lasting impact in their fields.

"You've got to stick at a thing, a particular thing, until you succeed.I feel that's the only way to succeed - by concentrating on something in particular. Once you know what you've got to do you will succeed, you will succeed."



"Everything I did that required effort, I opened my mouth. Even to catch a ball, I opened my mouth."



"My favourite event was the 200m, so as I won the 100m, I thought it was possible I'd win the 200m."


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