Maybelle Reichardt

Maybelle Reichardt (later Hopkins, May 27, 1907 – November 4, 1999) was an American discus thrower who won the AAU Championship in 1925 and 1928. In 1928 she also set a national record and placed seventh at the Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Besides athletics, Reichardt won a national basketball title with the Los Angeles Athletic Club in 1926. She later worked as a registered nurse, got married, and had two sons; both sons became college professors.[1]

Maybelle Reichardt
Reichardt in 1928
Personal information
BornMay 27, 1907
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedNovember 4, 1999 (aged 92)
Pasadena, California, U.S.
Alma materPasadena City College
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight63 kg (139 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Discus throw
ClubPasadena Athletic and Country Club
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)35.58 m (1928)[1][2]

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Maybelle Reichardt". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020.
  2. Maybelle Reichardt. trackfield.brinkster.net


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