Andersen, Roxanne (1912–2002)

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Andersen, Roxanne (1912–2002)

Canadian hurdler. Name variations: Roxy Atkins; Roxy Andersen. Born Jun 26, 1912, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada; died Sep 6, 2002.

Was a top sprinter-hurdler for Canada (1930s), placing 4th at British Empire Games (1934); won US indoor hurdles title (1934); ran for Canada at Berlin Olympics (1936); after WWII, married, moved to California, and became a US citizen; pioneered women's and age group track-and-field programs that became national models. Received President's Award (1982); inducted into USATF Hall of Fame (1991).

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