Shirley Strong

Shirley Strong
Personal information
Born18 November 1958
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  Great Britain
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1984 Los Angeles 100 m hurdles
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 1982 Brisbane 100m hurdles
Silver medal – second place 1978 Edmonton 100m hurdles

Shirley Elaine Strong (née Strong, born 18 November 1958) is a British former athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres hurdles. In this event, she won a silver medal at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, a gold medal at the 1982 Commonwealth Games, and a silver medal at the 1978 Commonwealth Games. She also held the British record from 1980 to 1988.