Della Pascoe
British sprinter (1949–2023)
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Della Patricia Pascoe (née James; 28 March 1949 – 22 June 2023) was a British international sprinter, who competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 28 March 1949 Portsmouth, England |
| Died | 22 June 2023 (aged 74) |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 56 kg (123 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Sprinting |
| Club | London Olympiades |
Biography
James finished third behind Johanna Cornelissen in the 100 yards event at the 1967 WAAA Championships.[2][3]
At the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, she represented Great Britain in the women's 100 metres.[4] James later represented England in the 100 metres and 200 metres, at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland.[5][6][7]
Shortly after the 1970 Games, James married hurdler Alan Pascoe and competed under her married name thereafter[8] As Pascoe she became the national 100 metres champion after winning the British WAAA Championships title at the 1972 WAAA Championships.[9]
Pascoe died from complications of Parkinson's disease on 22 June 2023, at the age of 74.[10] Della and Alan had two children, Lucy & Daniel
