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Athletics at the 1950 British Empire Games – Women's 110–220–110 yards relay

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The women's 110–220–110 yards relay event at the 1950 British Empire Games was held on 11 February at the Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.[1][2][3] It was the last time this relay was contested at the Games, later being replaced with the 4 × 110 yards relay.

Results

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Rank Nation Athletes Time Notes
1st place, gold medalist(s)  Australia Marjorie Jackson, Shirley Strickland, Verna Johnston 47.9 GR
2nd place, silver medalist(s)  New Zealand Lesley Rowe, Dorothea Parker, Shirley Hardman 48.7
3rd place, bronze medalist(s)  England Dorothy Manley, Margaret Walker, Sylvia Cheeseman 50.0
4  Canada Eleanor McKenzie, Geraldine Bemister, Peggy Moore ??.?

References

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  1. ^ "Results". thecgf.com. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Honours for Australia". The Observer. 12 February 1950. p. 10. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Holden first in marathon". The Manchester Guardian. 13 February 1950. p. 8. Retrieved 2 April 2021.