Mildrette Netter

Mildrette Netter
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Born June 16, 1948 (1948-06-16) (age 70)
Greenview, Mississippi, U.S.

Mildrette Netter (born June 16, 1948 in Greenview, Mississippi) is an American athlete who competed mainly in the 100 meters.

She competed for the United States in the 1968 Summer Olympics held in Mexico City, Mexico in the 4 x 100 meters where she won the gold medal with her teammates Barbara Ferrell, Margaret Bailes, and Wyomia Tyus. The relay Netter was a part of set the world record with a time of 42.88.

References

    • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill. "Mildrette Netter". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC.
    • Mildrette Netter Graves at Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
    • "Athlete Mildrette Netter blazes a trial". Clarksdale Press Register. October 10, 2005.



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