Ethel Smith (athlete)

Ethel Smith
Ethel Smith at the 1928 Olympics
Personal information
Full nameEthel May Smith
BornJuly 5, 1907
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
DiedDecember 31, 1979 (aged 72)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight54 kg (119 lb)
Sport
SportRunning
ClubParkdale Ladies' Athletic Club, Toronto
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1928 Amsterdam 4×100 m relay
Bronze medal – third place 1928 Amsterdam 100 metres

Ethel May Smith (July 5, 1907 – December 31, 1979) was a sprinter from Canada who won two medals at the Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics: a bronze medal in the 100 m, and a gold team medal in the 4 × 100 m relay.

Smith was born into a poor family and quit school in the eighth grade to work at the Toronto's Garment District. She won the 220 yards at the national championships in 1927 and the 60 yards at the Ontario Championships in 1929. The same year she retired from competitions.[1]

  1. ^ Ethel Smith. sports-reference.com