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Athletics at the 1934 British Empire Games – Women's 80 metres hurdles

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Women's 80 metres hurdles
at the Commonwealth Games

The women's 80 metres hurdles event at the 1934 British Empire Games was held on 5 and 7 August at the White City Stadium in London, England.[1]

Medalists

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Gold Silver Bronze
Marjorie Clark
 South Africa
Betty Taylor
 Canada
Elsie Green
 England

Results

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Heats

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Qualification: First 3 in each heat (Q) qualify directly for the semifinals.[2][3][4]

Rank Heat Name Nationality Time Notes
1 1 Betty Taylor  Canada 12.1 Q
2 1 Alda Wilson  Canada 12.2e Q, +2 ft
3 1 Phyllis Goad  England ??.? Q, +1 yd
1 Violet Webb  England DNF
1 2 Elsie Green  England 11.9 Q
2 2 Marjorie Clark  South Africa ??.? Q, +1 ft
3 2 Roxy Atkins  Canada ??.? Q, +1 yd
4 2 Kathleen Tiffen  England ??.?

Final

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Held on 7 August[5][6]

Rank Name Nationality Time Notes
1st place, gold medalist(s) Marjorie Clark  South Africa 11.8
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Betty Taylor  Canada 11.9e +1 yd
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Elsie Green  England 12.2e +2 yd
4 Roxy Atkins  Canada ??.?
5 Alda Wilson  Canada ??.?
6 Phyllis Goad  England ??.?

References

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  1. ^ "Results". thecgf.com. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Excellent races in hundred yards; Sweeney's victory". The Manchester Guardian. 6 August 1934. p. 4. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Summaries of events in British Empire Games". The Gazette (Montreal). 6 August 1934. p. 11. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Specatacular opening; Two Australiands break British records". The Age. 6 August 1934. p. 10. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  5. ^ "Rampling breaks British record gloriously; great day for Salfrod runners". The Manchester Guardian. 8 August 1934. p. 4. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  6. ^ "Summaries of events at British Empire Games". The Gazette (Montreal). 8 August 1934. p. 14. Retrieved 2 April 2021.