Helen Stephens

Helen Herring Stephens (February 3, 1918 – January 17, 1994) was an American athlete and a double Olympic champion in 1936.

Helen Stephens
Stephens in 1936
Personal information
Full nameHelen Herring Stephens
NicknameThe Fulton Flash
NationalityAmerican
BornFebruary 3, 1918
Fulton, Missouri, U.S.
DiedJanuary 17, 1994(1994-01-17) (aged 75)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Height5 ft 11+12 in (182 cm)
Weight154 lb (70 kg)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)100 m, 200 m, shot put, discus throw
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100 yd – 10.4 (1935)
100 m – 11.5 (1936)
200 m – 24.1 (1936)
shot put −13.70 m (1937)
discus – 39.50 m (1936)
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1936 Berlin 100 m
1936 Berlin 4×100 m relay
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