Norma Thrower

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameNorma Claire•Thrower (Austin-)
Used nameNorma•Thrower
Born5 February 1936 in Adelaide, South Australia (AUS)
Measurements166 cm / 57 kg
AffiliationsWestern Districts, Adelaide
NOC Australia
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Norma Thrower had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 80 metres Hurdles.

Personal Bests: 100y – 10.9 (1960); 80H – 10.6 (1960).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1956 Summer Olympics Athletics AUS Norma Thrower
80 metres Hurdles, Women (Olympic) 3 Bronze
1960 Summer Olympics Athletics AUS Norma Thrower
80 metres Hurdles, Women (Olympic) 5 h1 r2/3
4 × 100 metres Relay, Women (Olympic) Australia AC h2 r1/2

Special Notes