Dorothy Manley
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Dorothy Gladys Manley (later Hall, then Partlett) (born 29 April 1927 (age 84) is a British
athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.
She competed for Great Britain in the 1948 Summer Olympics
held in London
, United Kingdom
in the 100 metres where she won the Silver medal with a time of 12.2 seconds.
Now living in Woodford, Greater London, she teaches piano and holds annual concerts for her students. She has also appeared for interviews, on the BBC News and in newspaper articles, regarding her success in the 1948 London Olympics.
United Kingdom
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athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.
She competed for Great Britain in the 1948 Summer Olympics
1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, England, United Kingdom. After a 12-year hiatus because of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin...
held in London
London
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, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
in the 100 metres where she won the Silver medal with a time of 12.2 seconds.
Now living in Woodford, Greater London, she teaches piano and holds annual concerts for her students. She has also appeared for interviews, on the BBC News and in newspaper articles, regarding her success in the 1948 London Olympics.