Marjorie Jackson
Marjorie Jackson, known as 'the Lithgow Flash,' was a celebrated Australian sprinter who made history by winning two gold medals at the 1950 Commonwealth Games and two more at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. Renowned for her speed and agility, she became the first Australian woman to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics. After her athletic career, Jackson devoted herself to public service, later becoming the Governor of South Australia. Her contributions to athletics and her role in promoting women's sports have cemented her status as a pioneer in Australian sports history.
Born on Sep 13, 1931 (94 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Australia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 23,832 | $1,380,000 | 1,290$ |
| Totals | 1 | 25,499,884 | 23,832 | $1,380,000 | 1,290$ |
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Marjorie Jackson, the first female gold medallist in athletics, later became the governor of South Australia.
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