Martha Worst
American javelin thrower (1911–1981)
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Martha Virginia Worst (later Smith, January 23, 1911 – December 9, 1981) was an American javelin thrower. In 1936 she won the national AAU title and placed ninth at the Berlin Olympics.[1]
FullnameMartha Virginia Smith
BornMartha Virginia Worst
January 23, 1911
January 23, 1911
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedDecember 9, 1981 (aged 70)
Chico, California, U.S.
SportAthletics
Martha Worst at the 1936 AAU Championships | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Martha Virginia Smith |
| Born | Martha Virginia Worst January 23, 1911 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | December 9, 1981 (aged 70) Chico, California, U.S. |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Javelin throw |
| Club | Metro Social and Athletic Association |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 40.13 m (1936)[1] |
