Mildrette Netter

Mildrette Netter (born June 16, 1948 in Greenview, Mississippi) is an American athlete who competed mainly in the 100 meters.

Mildrette Netter
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BornJune 16, 1948 (1948-06-16) (age 72)
Greenview, Mississippi, U.S.

She competed for the United States in the 1968 Summer Olympics held in Mexico City, Mexico in the 4 x 100 meters where she won the gold medal with her teammates Barbara Ferrell, Margaret Bailes, and Wyomia Tyus. The relay Netter was a part of set the world record with a time of 42.88. Netter also competed in the 1972 Olympics.[1]

References

  1. "Rosedale Freedom Project". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2018-10-22.


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