Lorna McConchie
Lorna McConchie was an inspirational leader in Australian physical education and the popular sport of netball.
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Joyce Brown
Joyce Brown was coach of the world champion Australian netball team.
Martha Hudson
Olympic track and field gold medal winner and Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) All-American
Betty Watson
In under 50 years, Betty Watson helped change Australian women’s basketball from almost non-existent to the Australian team winning Olympic medals.
Gretchen Fraser
Referred to in newspapers as a “skier-housewife,” Gretchen Fraser placed first in the women’s slalom athte 1948 Olympics, winning a gold medal–the first medal ever for the U.S. in any skiing event.
Judit Polgár
Renowned chess player
Joan Joyce
Versatile and accomplished athlete and coach.
Mabel Fairbanks
Mabel Fairbanks was a pioneering American figure skater and coach known for breaking racial barriers in the sport.
Anne O’Brien
Irish soccer player