Martha Hudson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameMartha B.•Hudson (-Pennyman)
Used nameMartha•Hudson
Nick/petnamesPee Wee
Born21 March 1939 in Eastman, Georgia (USA)
Measurements152 cm / 53 kg
AffiliationsTSU Tigers, Nashville (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Like all her teammates on the relay squad that won the 400m relay at the 1960 Olympics, Martha Hudson had attended Tennessee State. She finished last in her heat of the individual 100m in Rome and the only major title she won was the AAU indoor 100y in 1959.

Personal Best: 100 – 11.7 (1960).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Martha Hudson
100 metres, Women (Olympic) 4 h3 r2/4
4 × 100 metres Relay, Women (Olympic) United States 1 Gold