Martha Hudson
American sprinter (born 1939)
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Martha B. Hudson (later Pennyman, born March 21, 1939) is a retired American sprinter. She won a gold medal in the 4 × 100 m relay at the 1960 Olympics, but failed to reach the final of the individual 100 m event. In 1959 she held the AAU indoor 100 yd title.[1] In 1986 she was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.[3]
FullnameMartha B. Hudson Pennyman
BornMarch 21, 1939 (age 87)
Eastman, Georgia, U.S.
Height152 cm (5 ft 0 in)
Weight53 kg (117 lb)
Hudson (right) at the 1960 Olympics | ||||||||||||
| Personal information | ||||||||||||
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| Full name | Martha B. Hudson Pennyman | |||||||||||
| Born | March 21, 1939 (age 87) Eastman, Georgia, U.S. | |||||||||||
| Height | 152 cm (5 ft 0 in) | |||||||||||
| Weight | 53 kg (117 lb) | |||||||||||
| Sport | ||||||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||
Event | Sprint | |||||||||||
| Club | TSU Tigers, Nashville | |||||||||||
| Achievements and titles | ||||||||||||
| Personal best | 100 m – 11.7 (1960)[1][2] | |||||||||||
Medal record
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