Phyllis Edness (born 8 April 1930, date of death unknown) was a Bermudian sprinter. The first Black Bermudian athlete, she competed in the women's 100 metres at the 1948 Summer Olympics, as part of an integrated Olympic team.[1][2]
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Nationality | Bermudian |
Born | 8 April 1930 |
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Sport | Sprinting |
Event | 100 metres |
References
edit- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Phyllis Edness Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
- ^ "Island's athletes have long legacy under the Olympic spotlight". www.bermudasun.bm.
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