Athletics at the 1950 British Empire Games – Women's 220–110–220–110 yards relay
The women's 220–110–220–110 yards relay event at the 1950 British Empire Games was held on 11 February at the Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.[1][2][3] It was the last time this relay was contested at the Games, later being replaced with the 4 × 440 yards relay.
Results
[edit]| Rank | Nation | Athletes | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 Australia |
Ann Shanley, Marjorie Jackson, Shirley Strickland, Verna Johnston | 1:13.4 | GR |
 |
 England |
Doris Batter, Dorothy Manley, Margaret Walker, Sylvia Cheeseman | 1:17.5 | |
 |
 Canada |
Elaine Silburn, Eleanor McKenzie, Gerry Bemister, Patricia Jones | ?:??.? | |
 New Zealand |
Lesley Rowe, Dorothea Parker, Ruth Dowman, Shirley Hardman | DQ | [4] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Results". thecgf.com. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ^ "Honours for Australia". The Observer. 12 February 1950. p. 10. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ^ "Holden first in marathon". The Manchester Guardian. 13 February 1950. p. 8. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ^ New Zealand originally finished second but was disqualified for dropping the baton.