Maybelle Reichardt
American discus thrower (1907–1999)
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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]
BornMay 27, 1907
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedNovember 4, 1999 (aged 92)
Pasadena, California, U.S.
EducationPasadena City College
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Reichardt in 1928 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 27, 1907 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | November 4, 1999 (aged 92) Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Education | Pasadena City College |
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 63 kg (139 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Discus throw |
| Club | Pasadena Athletic and Country Club |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 35.58 m (1928)[1][2] |
