Denise Boyd
Denise Boyd
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Denise Boyd (née Robertson; born 15 December 1952) is a former Australian Olympic sprinter, who reached two Olympic finals in the 200 metres sprint. Boyd won the gold medal for 200 metres at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton.[1]
Boyd's best performances were:[2]
- 100 m: 11.35 (Moscow, 1980)
- 200 m: 22.35 (Sydney, 1980)
- 400 m: 51.48 (Melbourne, 1983)
Her husband, Ray Boyd was also a Commonwealth Games champion and double-Olympic representative in the pole vault.[3] The Boyds have three children, all of whom are successful athletes:[4]
- Alana (born 10 May 1984)[5] - 4.55 m Olympic pole vaulter[2]
- Matthew (Matt) (born 29 April 1988)[7] - 5.35 m pole vaulter[8]
See also
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- 1934 – 1966: 220 yards
- 1970 – present: 200 metres
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Boyd, Denise |
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Australian sprinter |
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15 December 1952 |
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