On this day in 1956, sprinter Betty Cuthbert wins the coveted 100-metre gold medal in 11.5 seconds at the Melbourne Olympics, taking the sprint double having won the 200-metre final four days later.
On this day in 1956, sprinter Betty Cuthbert wins the coveted 100-metre gold medal in 11.5 seconds at the Melbourne Olympics, taking the sprint double having won the 200-metre final four days later.