Mildrette Netter
Personal information
BornJune 16, 1948 (1948-06-16) (age 75)
Rosedale, Mississippi, U.S.
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1968 Mexico City 4x100 metre relay

Mildrette Netter (born June 16, 1948 in Rosedale, Mississippi) is an American athlete who competed mainly in the 100 meters.

She competed for the United States in the 1968 Summer Olympics held in Mexico City, Mexico in the 4 x 100 meters where she won the gold medal with her teammates Barbara Ferrell, Margaret Bailes, and Wyomia Tyus. The relay Netter was a part of set the world record with a time of 42.88. Netter also competed in the 1972 Olympics.[1]

References

  1. "Rosedale Freedom Project". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2018-10-22.


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